Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 7: 314 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858320
Common Names
- Capillipedium assimile
- Similar Capillipedium
- Similar Capillipedium
Description
Capillipedium assimile (also called 'Similar Capillipedium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is a perennial grass native to Southeast Asia and is found in grassy and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Capillipedium assimile 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
Capillipedium assimile has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Capillipedium assimile is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall.
Where to Find Capillipedium assimile
Capillipedium assimile can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Capillipedium assimile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Capillipedium assimile?
Capillipedium assimile
What is the common name of Capillipedium assimile?
Capillipedium Assimile
Where is Capillipedium assimile found?
Capillipedium assimile is found in South America
Species in the Capillipedium genus
Capillipedium annamense,
Capillipedium assimile,
Capillipedium duongii,
Capillipedium filiculme,
Capillipedium huegelii,
Capillipedium kuoi,
Capillipedium kwashotense,
Capillipedium laoticum,
Capillipedium leucotrichum,
Capillipedium longisetosum,
Capillipedium magdalenae,
Capillipedium nagense,
Capillipedium parviflorum,
Capillipedium planipedicellatum,
Capillipedium pteropechys,
Capillipedium spicigerum,
Capillipedium sulcatum,
Capillipedium alpinum,
Capillipedium mistryi,
Capillipedium yashwantraoi,
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:395030-1: 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].