Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
itatiaiae
ID:
878877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol. 15: 192 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878212



Common Names

  • Cleistes itatiaiae
  • Itatiaiae Lyme Grass
  • Itatiaiae Wild Rye


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Description

Cleistes itatiaiae (also called Itatiaia Cleistes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes itatiaiae is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistes itatiaiae is a small, yellowish-white spikelet, which is usually borne in clusters of two to five. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes itatiaiae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Where to Find Cleistes itatiaiae

Cleistes itatiaiae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.

Cleistes itatiaiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistes itatiaiae?

Cleistes itatiaiae

What is the common name of Cleistes itatiaiae?

Itatiaia Cleistes

Where is Cleistes itatiaiae native to?

Brazil

Species in the Cleistes genus

Cleistes pusilla, Cleistes acuminata, Cleistes aphylla, Cleistes australis, Cleistes bella, Cleistes brasiliensis, Cleistes calantha, Cleistes caloptera, Cleistes carautae, Cleistes castaneoides, Cleistes catharinensis, Cleistes cipoana, Cleistes costaricensis, Cleistes elegantula, Cleistes exilis, Cleistes fragrans, Cleistes gert-hatschbachiana, Cleistes grandiflora, Cleistes huberi, Cleistes humidicola, Cleistes ionoglossa, Cleistes itatiaiae, Cleistes latiglossa, Cleistes latipetala, Cleistes latiplume, Cleistes lenheirensis, Cleistes lepida, Cleistes libonii, Cleistes liliastrum, Cleistes macrantha, Cleistes magnifica, Cleistes mantiqueirae, Cleistes metallina, Cleistes miersii, Cleistes monantha, Cleistes montana, Cleistes moritzii, Cleistes nana, Cleistes paludosa, Cleistes paranaensis, Cleistes parviflora, Cleistes paulensis, Cleistes pluriflora, Cleistes quadricallosa, Cleistes ramboi, Cleistes revoluta, Cleistes rodeiensis, Cleistes rodriguesii, Cleistes rosea, Cleistes silveirana,

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,

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