Status:
valid
Authors:
Furtado
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 9: 115 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851573
Common Names
- Assamensis Grass
- Chonemorpha assamensis
- Grass
Description
Chonemorpha assamensis (also called Assam chonemorpha, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas and can be found in rainforests, woodlands, and mountain regions.
Uses & Benefits
Chonemorpha assamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chonemorpha assamensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet, typically with three to five florets. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are very small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chonemorpha assamensis is a perennial grass native to India. It grows up to 1 m tall and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It is drought and frost tolerant.
Where to Find Chonemorpha assamensis
Chonemorpha assamensis can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, in the Mediterranean region, and in Central Asia.
Chonemorpha assamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chonemorpha assamensis?
Chonemorpha assamensis
What are the common names of Chonemorpha assamensis?
Assam Climbing Hemp
What is the growth habit of Chonemorpha assamensis?
It is a perennial climber with a twining habit.
Species in the Chonemorpha genus
Chonemorpha assamensis,
Chonemorpha eriostylis,
Chonemorpha floccosa,
Chonemorpha fragrans,
Chonemorpha megacalyx,
Chonemorpha mollis,
Chonemorpha parviflora,
Chonemorpha pedicellata,
Chonemorpha splendens,
Chonemorpha verrucosa,
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,