Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler & N.H.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 39: 993 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866294
Common Names
- Cischweinfia rostrata
- Rostrata Cischweinfia
- Beaked Cischweinfia
Description
Cischweinfia rostrata (also called Mexican Feather Grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has thin, bright green leaves and grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Cischweinfia rostrata 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
The flower of Cischweinfia rostrata is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cischweinfia rostrata 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 rostrata
Cischweinfia rostrata is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Cischweinfia rostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cischweinfia rostrata?
Cischweinfia rostrata
What is the common name of Cischweinfia rostrata?
Beaked wildrye
What is the natural habitat of Cischweinfia rostrata?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,