Status:
valid
Authors:
Soderstr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 34: 25 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860813
Common Names
- Cryptochloa dressleri
- Dressleri Cryptochloa
- Dressler's Cryptochloa
Description
Cryptochloa dressleri (also called Dressleri 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 dressleri is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used in erosion control projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptochloa dressleri has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptochloa dressleri 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 dressleri
Cryptochloa dressleri can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Cryptochloa dressleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptochloa dressleri?
Cryptochloa dressleri
What is the common name of Cryptochloa dressleri?
Unknown
What is the family of Cryptochloa dressleri?
Poaceae
Species in the Cryptochloa 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71729-2: 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].