Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
parva
ID:
866917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Dressler & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 39: 992 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866252

Common Names

  • Parva Cischweinfia
  • Cischweinfia Parva
  • Cischweinfia Cischweinfia

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Description

Cischweinfia parva (also called Small-flowered Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in clumps. Its stems can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Cischweinfia parva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cischweinfia parva has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cischweinfia parva is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Cischweinfia parva

Cischweinfia parva can be found in Central and South America.

Cischweinfia parva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cischweinfia parva?

Cischweinfia parva

What type of plant is Cischweinfia parva?

Cischweinfia parva is a species of grass

Where is Cischweinfia parva found?

Cischweinfia parva is found in western North America

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-41114: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.