Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
crispatus
ID:
355742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 24 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355074



Common Names

  • Chordifex crispatus
  • Crispatus Chordifex
  • Crispatus Chordifex Plant


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Synonyms

  • Calorophus crispatus Nees [unknown]
  • Hypolaena crispata Mast. [unknown]
  • Restio crispatus R.Br. [unknown]
  • Restio dielsii Gilg [unknown]

Description

Chordifex crispatus (also called crisp clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to North America, in the United States from California east to Colorado and Utah, and south to Arizona and New Mexico. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chordifex crispatus is a species of grass that is used as an ornamental grass. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chordifex crispatus are small, yellow-green, and form in clusters. The seeds are round and dark brown with a thin, smooth shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chordifex crispatus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant in early spring or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Chordifex crispatus

Chordifex crispatus can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Chordifex crispatus FAQ

What are the soil requirements of Chordifex crispatus?

Chordifex crispatus prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

What is the growth rate of Chordifex crispatus?

Chordifex crispatus has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the best climate for Chordifex crispatus?

Chordifex crispatus prefers a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters.

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-233177: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.