Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pusilla
ID:
866948

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-0000866283

Common Names

  • Cischweinfia pusilla
  • Pusilla Cischweinfia
  • Dwarf Cischweinfia

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Description

Cischweinfia pusilla (also called Dwarf 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 pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cischweinfia pusilla var. pusilla
Cischweinfia pusilla var. furcata Dressler & Dalström

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cischweinfia pusilla is a spikelet with awns, and the seed is a caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a short, thick root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cischweinfia pusilla 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 pusilla

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

Cischweinfia pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cischweinfia pusilla?

Cischweinfia pusilla

What is the common name of Cischweinfia pusilla?

Dwarf wildrye

What is the natural habitat of Cischweinfia pusilla?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-41117: 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.