Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
chiribiquetense
ID:
850628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Londoño & L.G.Clark

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 412 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849963

Common Names

  • Arthrostylidium Chiribiquetense
  • Chiribiquetense Grass
  • Grass

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Description

Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense (also called Chiribiquete Arthrostylidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas, such as savannas, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense

Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense is native to Central and South America. It is found in wet forests, swamps, and marshes.

Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense?

Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense

What is the common name of Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense?

Chiribiquete Arthrostylidium

What is the natural habitat of Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Arthrostylidium genus

Arthrostylidium auriculatum, Arthrostylidium canaliculatum, Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense, Arthrostylidium cubense, Arthrostylidium distichum, Arthrostylidium ekmanii, Arthrostylidium excelsum, Arthrostylidium fimbriatum, Arthrostylidium fimbrinodum, Arthrostylidium grandifolium, Arthrostylidium haitiense, Arthrostylidium judziewiczii, Arthrostylidium longiflorum, Arthrostylidium merostachyoides, Arthrostylidium multispicatum, Arthrostylidium obtusatum, Arthrostylidium pubescens, Arthrostylidium punctulatum, Arthrostylidium reflexum, Arthrostylidium sarmentosum, Arthrostylidium scandens, Arthrostylidium schomburgkii, Arthrostylidium simpliciusculum, Arthrostylidium urbanii, Arthrostylidium venezuelae, Arthrostylidium virolinense, Arthrostylidium youngianum, Arthrostylidium berryi, Arthrostylidium cachimboense,

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

Ximena Londoño (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Londoño' in the authors string.
Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1005392-1: 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].