Cloezia artensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Montrouz.) P.S.Green
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 343 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894760
Common Names
- Cloezia Artensis
- Artense Cloezia
- Cloezia Artense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cloezia artensis (also called Artesian Cloezia, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It has a slender stem with a tuft of long, narrow leaves at the base and a long, narrow inflorescence. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cloezia artensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cloezia artensis var. artensisCloezia artensis var. basilaris J.W.Dawson
Cloezia artensis var. riparia J.W.Dawson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cloezia artensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cloezia artensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Cloezia artensis
Cloezia artensis is a species of grass found in wet, marshy areas in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is also found in disturbed areas and is tolerant of flooding.
Cloezia artensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cloezia artensis?
Cloezia artensis
What type of plant is Cloezia artensis?
Grass
What is the common name of Cloezia artensis?
Artesian beardgrass
Species in the Cloezia genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43814: Based on the initial data import
Xavier Montrouzier (1820-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Montrouz.' in the authors string.
Peter Shaw Green (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Green' in the authors string.