Cinna bolanderi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scribn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 36: 290 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860178
Common Names
- Cinna Bolanderi
- Bolanderi Grass
- Grass Cinna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinna bolanderi (also called Bolander's Woodreed, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass with thin, light green culms and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in meadows, thickets, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cinna bolanderi is a popular ornamental plant, and is also used for making baskets and other crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cinna bolanderi is a small, yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black or brown seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinna bolanderi is a clumping, evergreen grass that grows in temperate climates. It is a slow-growing species, reaching heights of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Cinna bolanderi
Cinna bolanderi is native to North America. It can be found in wet mountain forests, from Canada to Mexico.
Cinna bolanderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinna bolanderi?
Cinna bolanderi
What is the common name of Cinna bolanderi?
Bolanderi woodrush
Where is Cinna bolanderi native to?
North America
Species in the Cinna 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
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308777-2: 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].