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
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.
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
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].