Chlorospatha gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
849453
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grayum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 468 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848788
Common Names
- Gentryi Three-awn
- Gentryi Aristida
- Gentry's Three-awn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chlorospatha gentryi (also called Gentry'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 gentryi 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 gentryi 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chlorospatha gentryi is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Chlorospatha gentryi
Chlorospatha gentryi can be found in Central America.
Chlorospatha gentryi FAQ
What type of soil does Chlorospatha gentryi prefer?
Chlorospatha gentryi prefers moist, sandy soils.
What is the average height of Chlorospatha gentryi?
Chlorospatha gentryi typically grows to a height of 0.5-1.5m.
What type of climate does Chlorospatha gentryi prefer?
Chlorospatha gentryi prefers warm, humid climates.
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
Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274554-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.