Cheirostylis sherriffii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sherriffii
ID:
842670
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Pearce & P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 56: 275 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842005
Common Names
- Sherriffii Cheirostylis
- Sherriffii Orchid
- Sherriffii Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cheirostylis sherriffii (also called Sherriff's 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 sherriffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long taproot which makes it drought tolerant and can be used to help prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheirostylis sherriffii is a small, white flower with five petals and five stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cheirostylis sherriffii is a hardy, drought-tolerant species that is easily propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Cheirostylis sherriffii
Cheirostylis sherriffii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Cheirostylis sherriffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis sherriffii?
Cheirostylis sherriffii
What type of plant is Cheirostylis sherriffii?
Orchid
Where is Cheirostylis sherriffii 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-38800: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Nicholas Pearce: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Pearce' in the authors string.