Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
brachychaetum
ID:
1043010

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ekman) Essi, Longhi-Wagner & Souza-Chies

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon 21(3): 327. 2011 [9 Sep 2011] : see C. brachychaete

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042348



Common Names

  • Short-haired Chascolytrum
  • Chascolytrum Brachychaetum
  • Short-haired Grass


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Description

Chascolytrum brachychaetum (also called Short-haired False Broomgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows in clumps and has short, broad leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forest margins and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Chascolytrum brachychaetum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a groundcover or as a border plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chascolytrum brachychaetum has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green fronds.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chascolytrum brachychaetum can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Prune the plant to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Chascolytrum brachychaetum

Chascolytrum brachychaetum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100374681: Based on the initial data import
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
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.