Chionochloa acicularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
860009
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zotov
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 1: 101 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859344
Common Names
- Chionochloa acicularis
- Acicularis Grass
- Needle-Like Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chionochloa acicularis (also called 'Slender Spear Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in a variety of habitats, from open grasslands to wetlands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chionochloa acicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chionochloa acicularis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chionochloa acicularis is a clumping bamboo that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can survive temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is a fast-growing species and can reach heights of up to 4m (13ft) in a single season.
Where to Find Chionochloa acicularis
Chionochloa acicularis can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.
Chionochloa acicularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionochloa acicularis?
Chionochloa acicularis
What is the common name of Chionochloa acicularis?
Needle-Leaved Grass
What is the natural habitat of Chionochloa acicularis?
Forests and grasslands of India, Nepal, and Bhutan
Species in the Chionochloa genus
Chionochloa acicularis, Chionochloa antarctica, Chionochloa australis, Chionochloa beddiei, Chionochloa bromoides, Chionochloa cheesemanii, Chionochloa conspicua, Chionochloa crassiuscula, Chionochloa defracta, Chionochloa flavescens, Chionochloa flavicans, Chionochloa frigida, Chionochloa howensis, Chionochloa juncea, Chionochloa lanea, Chionochloa macra, Chionochloa nivifera, Chionochloa oreophila, Chionochloa ovata, Chionochloa pallens, Chionochloa rigida, Chionochloa rubra, Chionochloa spiralis, Chionochloa teretifolia, Chionochloa vireta,
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
Victor Dmitrievich Zotov (1908-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zotov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395754-1: 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].