Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 7(4): 201. 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866262
Common Names
- Cischweinfia platychila
- Platychila Cischweinfia
- Broad-leaved Cischweinfia
Description
Cischweinfia platychila (also called Flat-leaved 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 platychila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cischweinfia platychila has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cischweinfia platychila 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 platychila
Cischweinfia platychila is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Cischweinfia platychila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cischweinfia platychila?
Cischweinfia platychila
What type of plant is Cischweinfia platychila?
Cischweinfia platychila is a species of grass
Where is Cischweinfia platychila found?
Cischweinfia platychila is found in western North America
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,