Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl. & Paxton) Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 1: 136 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895019
Common Names
- Savoryanum
- Clinostigma
- Pigeon's Beak
Description
Clowesia warczewitzii (also called Warczewitz's Clowesia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical regions of South and Central America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Clowesia warczewitzii is a popular ornamental plant, often used to decorate gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clowesia warczewitzii has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clowesia warczewitzii can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, making sure each section has a good root system. The divided sections should be replanted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Clowesia warczewitzii
Clowesia warczewitzii is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Clowesia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,