Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
dodsonii
ID:
849444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.S.Bunting) Madison

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 352 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848779

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha dodsonii
  • Dodson's Spatha
  • Dodson's Chlorospatha

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Description

Chlorospatha dodsonii (also called Dodson's Three-awn Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in clumps. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorospatha dodsonii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorospatha dodsonii has small, yellow flowers that form in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of hairs at the top. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a corrugated texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha dodsonii is a shrub that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Chlorospatha dodsonii

Chlorospatha dodsonii can be found in Ecuador.

Chlorospatha dodsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha dodsonii?

Chlorospatha dodsonii

What is the common name of Chlorospatha dodsonii?

Dodson's Three-awn

What is the habitat of Chlorospatha dodsonii?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Species in the Chlorospatha genus

Chlorospatha amalfiensis, Chlorospatha antioquiensis, Chlorospatha betancurii, Chlorospatha callejasii, Chlorospatha cogolloi, Chlorospatha luteynii, Chlorospatha macphersonii, Chlorospatha nicolsonii, Chlorospatha feuersteiniae, Chlorospatha hastifolia, Chlorospatha atropurpurea, Chlorospatha besseae, Chlorospatha castula, Chlorospatha corrugata, Chlorospatha croatiana, Chlorospatha cutucuensis, Chlorospatha dodsonii, Chlorospatha gentryi, Chlorospatha hammeliana, Chlorospatha ilensis, Chlorospatha kolbii, Chlorospatha kressii, Chlorospatha lehmannii, Chlorospatha longipoda, Chlorospatha mirabilis, Chlorospatha bogneri, Chlorospatha planadensis, Chlorospatha ricaurtensis, Chlorospatha munchiquensis, Chlorospatha bayae, Chlorospatha boosii, Chlorospatha bullata, Chlorospatha caldasensis, Chlorospatha caliensis, Chlorospatha carchiensis, Chlorospatha cedralensis, Chlorospatha chocoensis, Chlorospatha congensis, Chlorospatha engleri, Chlorospatha giraldoi, Chlorospatha grayumii, Chlorospatha hannoniae, Chlorospatha hastata, Chlorospatha huilensis, Chlorospatha jaramilloi, Chlorospatha limonensis, Chlorospatha litensis, Chlorospatha longiloba, Chlorospatha maculata, Chlorospatha mansellii,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
Michael T. Madison (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Madison' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:57021-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.