Cirrhaea silvana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvana
ID:
864162
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.P.Castro & Campacci
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Orquidário 4(3): 28 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863497
Common Names
- Silvana Cirrhaea
- Silvana Leafless Orchid
- Cirrhaea silvana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cirrhaea silvana (also called Silvan Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass found in North America. It has long, slender leaves and a smooth stem. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Cirrhaea silvana is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a food source for grazing animals. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirrhaea silvana is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret per spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a single seed per spikelet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Cirrhaea silvana is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are 4-6 inches tall. The plants should be spaced 8-10 inches apart. The plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly. Deadheading of the flowers is recommended to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Cirrhaea silvana
Cirrhaea silvana is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Cirrhaea silvana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirrhaea silvana?
Cirrhaea silvana
Where is Cirrhaea silvana found?
Cirrhaea silvana is found in the United States and Canada.
What type of environment does Cirrhaea silvana prefer?
Cirrhaea silvana prefers moist, shady environments.
Species in the Cirrhaea genus
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-40855: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.