Cheirostylis sessanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessanica
ID:
842657
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.N.Rao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 8: 339 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841992
Common Names
- Sessanica Beardgrass
- Sessanica Wiregrass
- Sessanica Needlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cheirostylis sessanica (also called Sessanica Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has thin, wiry stems and grows in dense clumps, with the stems reaching a height of up to 0.6 m. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirostylis sessanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cheirostylis sessanica has small, yellow flowers, with two seeds in each of its fruits. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cheirostylis sessanica is an evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Cheirostylis sessanica
Cheirostylis sessanica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Cheirostylis sessanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis sessanica?
Cheirostylis sessanica
What type of plant is Cheirostylis sessanica?
Orchid
Where is Cheirostylis sessanica native to?
Australia
Species in the Cheirostylis genus
Cheirostylis clibborndyeri, Cheirostylis filipetala, Cheirostylis nuda, Cheirostylis thanmoiensis, Cheirostylis marmorifolia, Cheirostylis celebensis, Cheirostylis latipetala, Cheirostylis serpens, Cheirostylis foliosa, Cheirostylis malipoensis, Cheirostylis calcarata, Cheirostylis kabaenae, Cheirostylis bidentata, Cheirostylis bipunctata, Cheirostylis chinensis, Cheirostylis cochinchinensis, Cheirostylis dendrophila, Cheirostylis divina, Cheirostylis flabellata, Cheirostylis goldschmidtiana, Cheirostylis grandiflora, Cheirostylis griffithii, Cheirostylis gunnarii, Cheirostylis jamesleungii, Cheirostylis javanica, Cheirostylis lepida, Cheirostylis liukiuensis, Cheirostylis merrillii, Cheirostylis moniliformis, Cheirostylis montana, Cheirostylis monteiroi, Cheirostylis notialis, Cheirostylis octodactyla, Cheirostylis orobanchoides, Cheirostylis ovata, Cheirostylis parvifolia, Cheirostylis pingbianensis, Cheirostylis pubescens, Cheirostylis pusilla, Cheirostylis raymundi, Cheirostylis sessanica, Cheirostylis sherriffii, Cheirostylis spathulata, Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis, Cheirostylis takeoi, Cheirostylis thailandica, Cheirostylis tippica, Cheirostylis tortilacinia, Cheirostylis yunnanensis, Cheirostylis rubrifolia,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38799: Based on the initial data import
A.Nageswara Rao (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Rao' in the authors string.