Allocheilos cortusiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cortusiflorum
ID:
527165
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 323 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526497
Common Names
- Allocheilos cortusiflorum
- Cortusiflorum Allocheilos
- Cortusiflorum-Allocheilos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allocheilos cortusiflorum (also called Cortusiflorum Rush, among many other common names) is an annual grass-like plant native to Australia. It has long, thin leaves and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Allocheilos cortusiflorum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is often used as a windbreak or for erosion control. Its dense canopy provides shade and can be used to create a natural privacy screen. The wood is strong and durable, making it suitable for use in furniture and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Allocheilos cortusiflorum are small, yellow-green in color and occur in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard coat. Seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, scale-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allocheilos cortusiflorum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is drought and frost tolerant, and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Allocheilos cortusiflorum
Allocheilos cortusiflorum can be found in the western United States and Canada, from California to British Columbia and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Allocheilos cortusiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allocheilos cortusiflorum?
Allocheilos cortusiflorum
What is the common name of Allocheilos cortusiflorum?
Cortusiflorum Allocheilos
What is the growth habit of Allocheilos cortusiflorum?
It is an evergreen shrub growing to a height of 1.5 m.
Species in the Allocheilos genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629104: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.