Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rostrata
ID:
866959

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

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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.

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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 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-41118: 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.