Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
defracta
ID:
860020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Connor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25: 164 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859355

Common Names

  • Defracted Chionochloa
  • Chionochloa defracta
  • Defracta

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Description

Chionochloa defracta (also called 'Fragmented 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 defracta 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 defracta 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionochloa defracta is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It is native to New Zealand and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Chionochloa defracta

Chionochloa defracta can be found in Australia.

Chionochloa defracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionochloa defracta?

Chionochloa defracta

What is the common name of Chionochloa defracta?

Defracta Grass

What is the natural habitat of Chionochloa defracta?

It is native to New Zealand, where it grows in moist, grassy habitats.

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

Henry Eamonn Connor (1922-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Connor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933511-1: 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].