Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
subaequigluma
ID:
860460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rendle) Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 54: 44 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859795



Common Names

  • Subaequigluma Chrysochloa
  • Subaequigluma Silvergrass
  • Subaequigluma Silver Grass


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Description

Chrysochloa subaequigluma (also called "Sub-Equal Glume Chrysochloa", among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas, dunes, and other disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysochloa subaequigluma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysochloa subaequigluma is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of grass and replant them in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water the soil regularly and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Chrysochloa subaequigluma

Chrysochloa subaequigluma can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Chrysochloa subaequigluma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysochloa subaequigluma?

Chrysochloa subaequigluma

What is the common name of Chrysochloa subaequigluma?

Subaequigluma Foxtail

Where is Chrysochloa subaequigluma native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396108-1: 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].