Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cryptacanthum
ID:
860395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 24: 461 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859730



Common Names

  • Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum
  • Cryptacanthum windmill grass
  • Cryptacanthum windmillgrass


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Description

Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum (also called Cryptacanth Feather Fingergrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a tufted grass, growing to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. Its leaves are linear, up to 15 cm long and 2-3 mm wide. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock. It is a drought-tolerant plant, making it a great choice for areas with dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum is small and yellow in color. It has a single row of petals and a short corolla tube. The seed of Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum are thin, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum

Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum?

Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum

What are the common names of Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum?

Cryptacanthum Windmill Grass

What is the growth habit of Chlorocalymma cryptacanthum?

It is a tufted perennial grass

Species in the Chlorocalymma genus

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

William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396067-1: 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].