Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
serranum
ID:
1540119

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.N.Silva

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 435: 42 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021698



Common Names

  • Chascolytrum Serranum
  • Serranum Chascolytrum
  • Serranum Grass


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Description

Chascolytrum serranum (also called Serrano Chascolytrum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and meadows. The leaves are linear and have a smooth margin. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small, round, and brown.

Uses & Benefits

Chascolytrum serranum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye and for its fragrant wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chascolytrum serranum are small, white and fragrant, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chascolytrum serranum is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Chascolytrum serranum

Chascolytrum serranum is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Chascolytrum serranum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chascolytrum serranum?

Chascolytrum serranum

What is the family of Chascolytrum serranum?

Poaceae

What is the habitat of Chascolytrum serranum?

Dry and rocky hillsides

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:77207331-1: 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].