Chionochloa ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
860035
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Buchanan) Zotov
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 1: 104 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859370
Common Names
- Egg-Shaped Chionochloa
- Chionochloa ovata
- Ovata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chionochloa ovata (also called 'Ovate 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 ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chionochloa ovata is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, shiny grain. The seedlings are slender and erect with a tuft of white hairs at the base.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chionochloa ovata 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 ovata
Chionochloa ovata is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, scrubland, and open woodlands.
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
John Buchanan (1819-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchanan' in the authors string.
Victor Dmitrievich Zotov (1908-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zotov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395769-1: 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].