Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
schrenkiana
ID:
858944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex Schrenk) Drobow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Fl. Uzbekistan. 1: 540 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858279

Common Names

  • Campeiostachys schrenkiana
  • Schrenk's Campeiostachys
  • Schrenk's Campeiostachys

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Description

Campeiostachys schrenkiana (also called 'Schrenk's Campeiostachys', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is a perennial grass native to Central Asia and is found in grassy and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Campeiostachys schrenkiana is a popular ornamental plant often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campeiostachys schrenkiana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campeiostachys schrenkiana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and sand. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Campeiostachys schrenkiana

Campeiostachys schrenkiana can be found in Central Asia.

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Schrenk (1816-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrenk' in the authors string.
Vasili Drobov (1885-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drobow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394989-1: 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].