Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burret) H.E.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Principes 16: 74 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842939
Common Names
- Dianeurus Chelyocarpus
- Dianeurus Carpetweed
- Dianeurus Chelyocarpus
Description
Chelyocarpus dianeurus (also called Dianeus 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 dianeurus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chelyocarpus dianeurus has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chelyocarpus dianeurus is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings in the spring. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Chelyocarpus dianeurus
Chelyocarpus dianeurus is native to Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Chelyocarpus dianeurus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chelyocarpus dianeurus?
Chelyocarpus dianeurus
What is the common name of Chelyocarpus dianeurus?
Dianeurus
What is the growth habit of Chelyocarpus dianeurus?
It is a perennial herb with a creeping growth habit.
Species in the Chelyocarpus genus
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,