Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
neobulbosum
ID:
1551249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Funez

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 424: 116 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031314



Common Names

  • Neobulbosum Grass
  • Chascolytrum Neobulbosum
  • Giant Cane Grass


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Description

Chascolytrum neobulbosum (also called Neobulbosum Chascolytrum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Andes mountain range in South America. It is a tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm tall and has narrow, flat leaves. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chascolytrum neobulbosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chascolytrum neobulbosum are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chascolytrum neobulbosum is a grass that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every month during the growing season. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Chascolytrum neobulbosum

Chascolytrum neobulbosum can be found in South America, including Brazil and Argentina.

Chascolytrum neobulbosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chascolytrum neobulbosum?

Chascolytrum neobulbosum

What type of plant is Chascolytrum neobulbosum?

A grass

What is the natural habitat of Chascolytrum neobulbosum?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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:77203451-1: 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].