Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
planipedicellatum
ID:
859004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 222 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858339

Common Names

  • Flat-stemmed Hairgrass
  • Capillipedium planipedicellatum
  • Hairgrass

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Description

Capillipedium planipedicellatum (also called Capillipedium planipedicellatum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, upright stems that reach up to 40 cm in height and bear small, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Capillipedium planipedicellatum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capillipedium planipedicellatum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capillipedium planipedicellatum 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 planipedicellatum

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

Capillipedium planipedicellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capillipedium planipedicellatum?

Capillipedium planipedicellatum

What is the common name of Capillipedium planipedicellatum?

Planipedicellatum Moss

What type of plant is Capillipedium planipedicellatum?

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395046-1: 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].