Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
clandestina
ID:
1279664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Arriaga & Barkworth

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Sida 22: 148 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279002

Common Names

  • Amelichloa clandestina
  • Cloaked Amelichloa
  • Cloaked Grass

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Description

Amelichloa clandestina (also called Clandestine Amelichloa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is a perennial grass that typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Amelichloa clandestina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amelichloa clandestina has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amelichloa clandestina is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Amelichloa clandestina

Amelichloa clandestina is native to the Clandestina region of Brazil and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.

Amelichloa clandestina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amelichloa clandestina?

Amelichloa clandestina

What is the common name of Amelichloa clandestina?

Clandestina

What is the natural habitat of Amelichloa clandestina?

Dry forests and scrublands of South America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
Mirta O. Arriaga (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arriaga' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60443109-2: 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].