Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
johnsoniana
ID:
1322289

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.J.Thomps. & B.K.Simon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 645 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334743


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Description

Calyptochloa johnsoniana (also called Johnson's Calyptochloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptochloa johnsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant in homes. It has a unique look and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calyptochloa johnsoniana has yellow flowers, small, brown, oblong seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptochloa johnsoniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil in spring or early summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist soil.

Where to Find Calyptochloa johnsoniana

Calyptochloa johnsoniana is native to Australia.

Calyptochloa johnsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calyptochloa johnsoniana?

Calyptochloa johnsoniana

What is the common name of Calyptochloa johnsoniana?

Johnson's Calyptochloa

What is the family of Calyptochloa johnsoniana?

Poaceae

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

E.John Thompson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.J.Thomps.' in the authors string.
Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77124879-1: 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].