Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nivifera
ID:
860031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Connor & K.M.Lloyd

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 42: 531 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859366



Common Names

  • Snow-Bearing Chionochloa
  • Chionochloa nivifera
  • Nivifera


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Description

Chionochloa nivifera (also called 'Snowy 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 nivifera 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 nivifera is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, shiny grain. The seedlings are slender and erect with a tuft of white hairs at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionochloa nivifera is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It is native to New Zealand and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Chionochloa nivifera

Chionochloa nivifera is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine grasslands.

Chionochloa nivifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionochloa nivifera?

Chionochloa nivifera

What is the common name of Chionochloa nivifera?

Nivifera Grass

What is the natural habitat of Chionochloa nivifera?

It is native to New Zealand, where it grows in moist, grassy habitats.

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

Henry Eamonn Connor (1922-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Connor' in the authors string.
K.M. Lloyd: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Lloyd' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77062368-1: 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].