Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.P.Wang & X.L.Yang) Y.H.Zhou, H.Q.Zhang & Wei Huan Chen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 196: 252 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025921
Common Names
- Campeiostachys purpurarista
- Purpurarista Campeiostachys
- Campeiostachys
Description
Campeiostachys purpurarista (also called Purple-stemmed Campeiostachys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist meadows and along stream banks, and has erect stems with purple stripes and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Campeiostachys purpurarista is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campeiostachys purpurarista is a small, yellow-green spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, yellow-green shoots.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campeiostachys purpurarista is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Campeiostachys purpurarista
Campeiostachys purpurarista is native to South America and can be found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Campeiostachys purpurarista FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campeiostachys purpurarista?
Campeiostachys purpurarista
What is the common name of Campeiostachys purpurarista?
Purple-bristled Campeiostachys
What is the natural habitat of Campeiostachys purpurarista?
Dry, open woods, rocky hillsides, and meadows
Species in the Campeiostachys genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77218532-1: 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].