Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
spathulata
ID:
842681

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 9: 32 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842016



Common Names

  • Spathulata Cheirostylis
  • Spathulata Orchid
  • Spathulata Spider Orchid


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Description

Cheirostylis spathulata (also called Spathulate 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 spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cheirostylis spathulata has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a tuft of long, white hairs at the tip of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirostylis spathulata 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 spathulata

Cheirostylis spathulata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Cheirostylis spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis spathulata?

Cheirostylis spathulata

What is the common name of Cheirostylis spathulata?

Spathulate Cheirostylis

What is the natural habitat of Cheirostylis spathulata?

It is found in open grasslands and scrublands in India and Sri Lanka

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,

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