Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
subaristatum
ID:
859837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Desv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 2: 190 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859172



Common Names

  • Chascolytrum subaristatum
  • Subaristed Chascolytrum
  • Subaristed-awned Chascolytrum


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Description

Chascolytrum subaristatum (also called Awned dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Canada. It grows in clumps up to 1.5 feet tall and produces a fine, airy texture. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are small and green. It prefers dry, open areas such as prairies and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Chascolytrum subaristatum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chascolytrum subaristatum has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chascolytrum subaristatum is a perennial grass native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chascolytrum subaristatum

Chascolytrum subaristatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Chascolytrum subaristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chascolytrum subaristatum?

Chascolytrum subaristatum

What is the common name of Chascolytrum subaristatum?

Awned Chascolytrum

What is the natural habitat of Chascolytrum subaristatum?

Grasslands and open forests

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

Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395667-1: 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].