Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sphaerocarpa
ID:
1545139

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.J.Thomps.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 11: 140 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025908



Common Names

  • Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa
  • Sphaerocarpa Calyptochloa
  • Calyptochloa


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Description

Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa (also called Sphaerocarpa Calyptochloa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist forests and along stream banks, and has glossy green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa is a small, yellow-green spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, yellow-green shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa

Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa is native to South America and can be found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa?

Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa

What is the common name of Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa?

Sphaerocarpa Calyptochloa

What is the natural habitat of Calyptochloa sphaerocarpa?

Dry, open woods, rocky hillsides, and meadows

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77301790-1: 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].