Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
859001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 169 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858336

Common Names

  • Small-flowered Hairgrass
  • Capillipedium parviflorum
  • Hairgrass

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Description

Capillipedium parviflorum (also called Small-flowered Capillipedium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in sandy soils and is found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Capillipedium parviflorum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Capillipedium parviflorum var. mutispiculum (Ohwi) Jansen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capillipedium parviflorum has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capillipedium parviflorum can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating by division, carefully separate the clumps of plants and replant them in a new location. Make sure to water the plants regularly and fertilize them every few months.

Where to Find Capillipedium parviflorum

Capillipedium parviflorum is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Capillipedium parviflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capillipedium parviflorum?

Capillipedium parviflorum

What is the common name of Capillipedium parviflorum?

Parviflorum Moss

What type of plant is Capillipedium parviflorum?

Moss

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395045-1: 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].