Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
923822

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pupulin, J.Valle & G.Merino) M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 20: 28 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923157

Common Names

  • Pygmy Cischweinfia
  • Cischweinfia Pygmaea
  • Pygmy False Heather

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Description

Cischweinfia pygmaea (also called Pygmy Cischweinfia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Cischweinfia pygmaea is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a natural soil stabilizer, as its deep roots help to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cischweinfia pygmaea is a small, white, star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, brown, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cischweinfia pygmaea is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by stem cuttings. The plant should be divided every two to three years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Cischweinfia pygmaea

Cischweinfia pygmaea is found in dry areas in Africa and Madagascar.

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-468845: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Gilberto Merino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Merino' in the authors string.
Jhon Valle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Valle' in the authors string.