Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
popowiana
ID:
866938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Königer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Arcula 7: 191 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866273

Common Names

  • Cischweinfia popowiana
  • Popowiana Cischweinfia
  • Popow's Cischweinfia

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Description

Cischweinfia popowiana (also called Popow's 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 popowiana 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 popowiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cischweinfia popowiana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cischweinfia popowiana

Cischweinfia popowiana is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

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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-41116: Based on the initial data import
Willibald Königer (1934-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Königer' in the authors string.