Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orthonoton
ID:
860258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Döll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(3): 64 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859593

Common Names

  • Orthonoton Chloris
  • Straight-awn Chloris
  • Orthonoton Windmill Grass

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Description

Chloris orthonoton (also called Orthonoton windmill grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chloris orthonoton is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloris orthonoton is a small, yellow, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, grass-like plants with small, yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloris orthonoton can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Seedlings should emerge within a few weeks. For division, carefully dig up the plant and separate the clumps. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy until the plants are established.

Where to Find Chloris orthonoton

Chloris orthonoton is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Chloris orthonoton FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloris orthonoton?

Chloris orthonoton

What is the common name of Chloris orthonoton?

Straight-awned Windgrass

What is the family of Chloris orthonoton?

Poaceae

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

Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395960-1: 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].