Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
concinna
ID:
861476

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 320 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860811



Common Names

  • Cryptochloa concinna
  • Concinna Cryptochloa
  • Graceful Cryptochloa


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Description

Cryptochloa concinna (also called Concinna grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Europe and Asia. It is an annual grass growing up to 1 m tall, with an erect stem and a tuft of leaves at the top. It grows in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and damp forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptochloa concinna has many uses, including as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptochloa concinna has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptochloa concinna can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate amounts of salt in the soil.

Where to Find Cryptochloa concinna

Cryptochloa concinna can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Cryptochloa concinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptochloa concinna?

Cryptochloa concinna

What is the common name of Cryptochloa concinna?

Unknown

What is the family of Cryptochloa concinna?

Poaceae

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.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71728-2: 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].