Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
862079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazarides & L.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 9: 216 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861414



Common Names

  • Cynosurus virgatus
  • Cyperochloa Hirsuta
  • Cyphochlaena Madagascariensis


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Description

Cyperochloa hirsuta (also called Hairy Cyperochloa, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is a tufted perennial grass with erect culms and grows to a height of 30-90 cm. It is native to Australia and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperochloa hirsuta is used for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperochloa hirsuta is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperochloa hirsuta can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cyperochloa hirsuta

Cyperochloa hirsuta is native to Australia and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.

Cyperochloa hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperochloa hirsuta?

Cyperochloa hirsuta

What is the common name of Cyperochloa hirsuta?

Hairy Canegrass

What is the habitat of Cyperochloa hirsuta?

It is found in wet, marshy areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows

Species in the Cyperochloa 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

Leslie Watson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Watson' in the authors string.
Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931809-1: 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].