Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
criniger
ID:
1321891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) C.N.Gilmour, J.R.Starr & Naczi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 101 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334345

Common Names

  • Calliscirpus Criniger
  • Criniger Calliscirpus
  • Calliscirpus Criniger

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Description

Calliscirpus criniger (also called 'Hairy Foxtail', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the temperate regions of Asia. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Calliscirpus criniger is a perennial grass that is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a fodder grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliscirpus criniger is white with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliscirpus criniger is a grass that can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation is best done in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Calliscirpus criniger

Calliscirpus criniger is native to South Africa. It can be found in the wild in the fynbos region, and is also widely cultivated.

Calliscirpus criniger FAQ

What is the common name of Calliscirpus criniger?

Hairy Calliscirpus

What is the natural habitat of Calliscirpus criniger?

It is found in dry grasslands in India

What is the flower color of Calliscirpus criniger?

The flowers are white

Species in the Calliscirpus genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Robert Francis Cox Naczi (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naczi' in the authors string.
C.N. Gilmour: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Gilmour' in the authors string.
Julian R. Starr: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Starr' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123258-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].