Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
egregia
ID:
859851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 95: 331 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859186

Common Names

  • Chasechloa egregia
  • Egregious Chasechloa
  • Splendid Chasechloa

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Description

Chasechloa egregia (also called Elegant grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Canada. It grows in clumps up to 1.5 feet tall and produces a fine, airy texture. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are small and green. It prefers dry, open areas such as prairies and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Chasechloa egregia has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and digestive problems, as well as for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chasechloa egregia flowers are small, yellow-green in color and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chasechloa egregia is a perennial grass native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chasechloa egregia

Chasechloa egregia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Chasechloa egregia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chasechloa egregia?

Chasechloa egregia

What is the common name of Chasechloa egregia?

Elegant Chasechloa

What is the natural habitat of Chasechloa egregia?

Grasslands and open forests

Species in the Chasechloa genus

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395679-1: 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].