Chloris boliviensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Renvoize
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Gramin. Bolivia : 347 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859429
Common Names
- Chloris boliviensis
- Bolivian chloris
- Bolivian windmill grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chloris boliviensis (also called Bolivian Finger Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is a tufted grass with a short rhizome, growing up to 0.6 m tall. Its leaves are linear, with a length of up to 15 cm. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, roadsides, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Chloris boliviensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chloris boliviensis is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chloris boliviensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Chloris boliviensis
Chloris boliviensis is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, wetlands, and disturbed areas.
Chloris boliviensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloris boliviensis?
Chloris boliviensis
What is the family of Chloris boliviensis?
Poaceae
What is the habitat of Chloris boliviensis?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Chloris genus
Chloris affinis, Chloris amethystea, Chloris andropogonoides, Chloris arenaria, Chloris barbata, Chloris berazainiae, Chloris boliviensis, Chloris bournei, Chloris burmensis, Chloris castilloniana, Chloris clementis, Chloris cruciata, Chloris cubensis, Chloris cucullata, Chloris diluta, Chloris divaricata, Chloris ekmanii, Chloris filiformis, Chloris flabellata, Chloris formosana, Chloris gayana, Chloris halophila, Chloris humbertiana, Chloris jubaensis, Chloris lobata, Chloris mensensis, Chloris montana, Chloris mossambicensis, Chloris orthonoton, Chloris paniculata, Chloris pectinata, Chloris pilosa, Chloris pumilio, Chloris pycnothrix, Chloris quinquesetica, Chloris radiata, Chloris robusta, Chloris ruahensis, Chloris rufescens, Chloris sagrana, Chloris sesquiflora, Chloris subdolichostachya, Chloris submutica, Chloris suringarii, Chloris texensis, Chloris truncata, Chloris ventricosa, Chloris verticillata, Chloris virgata, Chloris wightiana,
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
Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316481-2: 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].