Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
altimontanum
ID:
917708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Essi, Souza-Chies & Longhi-Wagner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 149 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917043



Common Names

  • Chascolytrum altimontanum
  • Altimontanum Chascolytrum
  • Chascolytrum


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Description

Chascolytrum altimontanum (also called Altimontan Chascolytrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has a green stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, lanceolate and entire. It is native to South America and found in the Andes. It is usually found in moist montane grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chascolytrum altimontanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to thrive in dry conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Chascolytrum altimontanum flower is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chascolytrum altimontanum is a species of grass native to South America. It can be propagated from seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated from root cuttings.

Where to Find Chascolytrum altimontanum

Chascolytrum altimontanum is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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

Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
Liliana Essi (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Essi' in the authors string.
Tatiana Teixeira de Souza-Chies: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Souza-Chies' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107020-1: 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].