Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
spicigerum
ID:
859008

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Pap. Dept. Biol. Univ. Queensland 2(3): 43 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858343

Common Names

  • Spike Hairgrass
  • Capillipedium spicigerum
  • Hairgrass

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Description

Capillipedium spicigerum (also called Spiked Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow, gray-green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Capillipedium spicigerum 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

The flower of Capillipedium spicigerum 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

Capillipedium spicigerum 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 spicigerum

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

Capillipedium spicigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capillipedium spicigerum?

Capillipedium spicigerum

What is the common name of Capillipedium spicigerum?

Spicigerum Moss

What type of plant is Capillipedium spicigerum?

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395050-1: 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].