Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
860051

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 71 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859386

Common Names

  • Schlechter's Chloothamnus
  • Chloothamnus schlechteri
  • Schlechteri

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Description

Chloothamnus schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Thamnus, 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

Chloothamnus schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloothamnus schlechteri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloothamnus schlechteri 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 Chloothamnus schlechteri

Chloothamnus schlechteri is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine grasslands.

Chloothamnus schlechteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloothamnus schlechteri?

Chloothamnus schlechteri

What is the common name of Chloothamnus schlechteri?

Schlechteri Grass

What is the natural habitat of Chloothamnus schlechteri?

Grassy areas, open woodlands, and disturbed sites

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395781-1: 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].