Chionochloa vireta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vireta
ID:
860044
Status:
valid
Authors:
Connor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 29: 261 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859379
Common Names
- Green Chionochloa
- Chionochloa vireta
- Vireta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chionochloa vireta (also called Green Tussock Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has a clumping habit, with a maximum height of 1 m and a maximum diameter of 0.5 cm. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Chionochloa vireta is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to help prevent soil erosion and provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chionochloa vireta 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 vireta is a clump-forming, evergreen bamboo with arching, bright green culms. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring.
Where to Find Chionochloa vireta
Chionochloa vireta is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine grasslands.
Chionochloa vireta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionochloa vireta?
Chionochloa vireta
What is the common name of Chionochloa vireta?
Green tussock grass
What is the natural habitat of Chionochloa vireta?
Grassy areas, open woodlands, and disturbed sites
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
Henry Eamonn Connor (1922-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Connor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959669-1: 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].