Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
chuco
ID:
843592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) H.E.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Principes 16: 73 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842927

Common Names

  • Chuco Chelyocarpus
  • Chuco's Chelyocarpus
  • Chuco's Carpetweed

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Description

Chelyocarpus chuco (also called Chuco wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Eurasia and North America. It is a cool-season grass that grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It is often used for forage, erosion control, and as a cover crop.

Uses & Benefits

Chelyocarpus chuco is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chelyocarpus chuco has small, white flowers that are clustered in spike-like inflorescences. The seed is small, flattened, and dark brown in color. The seedlings are slender, with a single, erect stem and a tuft of narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chelyocarpus chuco is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is not very tolerant of wet soils.

Where to Find Chelyocarpus chuco

Chelyocarpus chuco is native to Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Chelyocarpus chuco FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chelyocarpus chuco?

Chelyocarpus chuco

What is the common name of Chelyocarpus chuco?

Chuco

What is the growth habit of Chelyocarpus chuco?

It is a perennial herb with a creeping growth habit.

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38889: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.