Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dissimilis
ID:
851806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Davidse & R.P.Ellis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 479 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851141

Common Names

  • Arundoclaytonia Dissimilis
  • Clayton's Arundo
  • Clayton's Reed

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Description

Arundoclaytonia dissimilis (also called Dissimilar Cane, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo-like perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist soils in wetland areas, riverbanks, and near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Arundoclaytonia dissimilis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Arundoclaytonia dissimilis has small, white or pinkish flowers that appear in late summer. Seed: The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundoclaytonia dissimilis can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring, in a well-drained, sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections, each with at least one bud, and planted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arundoclaytonia dissimilis

Arundoclaytonia dissimilis is native to parts of Asia and is often found in moist, low-lying areas, such as along rivers, lakes, and streams.

Arundoclaytonia dissimilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundoclaytonia dissimilis?

Arundoclaytonia dissimilis

What is the common name of Arundoclaytonia dissimilis?

Clayton's Giant Reed

What is the natural habitat of Arundoclaytonia dissimilis?

Arundoclaytonia dissimilis is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny areas

Species in the Arundoclaytonia genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
Roger Pearson Ellis (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Ellis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272722-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].