Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
859872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 39: 23 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859207



Common Names

  • Chikusichloa aquatica
  • Water Grass
  • Water Reed


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Description

Chikusichloa aquatica (also called Water Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and its stems are covered with short, bristly hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Chikusichloa aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chikusichloa aquatica has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, aquatic stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chikusichloa aquatica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Chikusichloa aquatica

Chikusichloa aquatica is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Chikusichloa aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chikusichloa aquatica?

Chikusichloa aquatica

What type of plant is Chikusichloa aquatica?

Grass

Where does Chikusichloa aquatica grow?

It is native to 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

Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395696-1: 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].