Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bromoides
ID:
860014

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Zotov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 1: 90 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859349



Common Names

  • Broom Tussock
  • Tussock Grass
  • Chionochloa bromoides


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Description

Chionochloa bromoides (also called 'Brome-like Spear Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in a variety of habitats, from open grasslands to wetlands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chionochloa bromoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used to create a natural looking hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionochloa bromoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionochloa bromoides is a clumping bamboo that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can survive temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is a fast-growing species and can reach heights of up to 4m (13ft) in a single season.

Where to Find Chionochloa bromoides

Chionochloa bromoides can be found in Australia.

Chionochloa bromoides FAQ

What is the growth rate of Chionochloa bromoides?

Chionochloa bromoides has a slow to medium growth rate.

What is the ideal temperature for Chionochloa bromoides?

Chionochloa bromoides prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal soil type for Chionochloa bromoides?

Chionochloa bromoides prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Victor Dmitrievich Zotov (1908-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zotov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395759-1: 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].