Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rosea
ID:
851920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Linden. : 13 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851255



Common Names

  • Chondrorhyncha rosea
  • Rosea Grass
  • Rosea Star Grass


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Description

Chondrorhyncha rosea (also called Rose Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves and grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands in the Amazon basin.

Uses & Benefits

Chondrorhyncha rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chondrorhyncha rosea has small, pink, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chondrorhyncha rosea is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and spreads through rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Chondrorhyncha rosea

Chondrorhyncha rosea is found in dry open grassland in Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

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-39694: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.