Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 8: 54 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866196
Common Names
- Cischweinfia colombiana
- Colombiana Wild Rye
- Colombiana Rye Grass
Description
Cischweinfia colombiana (also called Colombian wild rye, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Central and South America. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has a rhizomatous root system. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cischweinfia colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cischweinfia colombiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cischweinfia colombiana is a perennial herb native to Colombia. It is a low-growing plant with a creeping habit that can reach a height of up to 30 cm (11.8 in). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cischweinfia colombiana
Cischweinfia colombiana can be found in Central and South America.
Cischweinfia colombiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cischweinfia colombiana?
Cischweinfia colombiana
What is the common name of Cischweinfia colombiana?
Colombian Cischweinfia
What is the natural habitat of Cischweinfia colombiana?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Cischweinfia genus
Cischweinfia donrafae,
Cischweinfia nana,
Cischweinfia colombiana,
Cischweinfia dasyandra,
Cischweinfia jarae,
Cischweinfia parva,
Cischweinfia platychila,
Cischweinfia popowiana,
Cischweinfia pusilla,
Cischweinfia rostrata,
Cischweinfia pygmaea,
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,