Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
decipiens
ID:
844020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 627 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843355

Common Names

  • Deciduous Chilocarpus
  • Chilocarpus Decipiens
  • Deciduous Chilocarpus Grass

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Description

Chilocarpus decipiens (also called Decipiens chilocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a deciduous shrub that grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Chilocarpus decipiens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fiber for paper production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chilocarpus decipiens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin grass with a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chilocarpus decipiens is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated by division in early spring.

Where to Find Chilocarpus decipiens

Chilocarpus decipiens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Chilocarpus decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chilocarpus decipiens?

Chilocarpus decipiens

What is the common name of Chilocarpus decipiens?

False bentgrass

What type of grass is Chilocarpus decipiens?

Cool-season grass

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38931: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.