Chimonocalamus elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1594351
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sungkaew & Teerawat.
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 302(1): 99 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048149
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Chimonocalamus elegans (also called Elegant Chimonocalamus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to China. It is a tufted grass with erect stems, reaching a height of up to 40 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes and grasslands at altitudes of up to 3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Chimonocalamus elegans is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chimonocalamus elegans is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chimonocalamus elegans is a perennial grass that is propagated through seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers sandy, loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to fertilize the plant in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Chimonocalamus elegans
Chimonocalamus elegans is a species of grass found in wet areas in the southeastern United States.
Chimonocalamus elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chimonocalamus elegans?
Chimonocalamus elegans
What type of plant is Chimonocalamus elegans?
Bamboo
Where is Chimonocalamus elegans found?
China
Species in the Chimonocalamus genus
Chimonocalamus burmaensis, Chimonocalamus delicatus, Chimonocalamus dumosus, Chimonocalamus fimbriatus, Chimonocalamus gallatlyi, Chimonocalamus griffithianus, Chimonocalamus longiligulatus, Chimonocalamus longiusculus, Chimonocalamus lushaiensis, Chimonocalamus makuanensis, Chimonocalamus montanus, Chimonocalamus pallens, Chimonocalamus cibarius, Chimonocalamus baviensis, Chimonocalamus peregrinus, Chimonocalamus elegans, Chimonocalamus auriculatus, Chimonocalamus nagalandianus, Chimonocalamus bidoupensis,
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:77162254-1: 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].