Status:
valid
Authors:
Zotov
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 1: 90 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859348
Common Names
- Chionochloa beddiei
- Beddiei Grass
- Beddie's Grass
Description
Chionochloa beddiei (also called 'Beddie's 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 beddiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used to create a natural looking hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chionochloa beddiei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chionochloa beddiei 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 beddiei
Chionochloa beddiei can be found in Australia.
Chionochloa beddiei FAQ
What is the growth rate of Chionochloa beddiei?
Chionochloa beddiei has a slow to medium growth rate.
What is the ideal temperature for Chionochloa beddiei?
Chionochloa beddiei prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal soil type for Chionochloa beddiei?
Chionochloa beddiei prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395758-1: 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].