Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 33: t. 3209 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860235
Common Names
- Cleistochloa subjuncea
- Subjunct Cleistochloa
- Subjunct Bristlegrass
Description
Cleistochloa subjuncea (also called Soft Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in open, sunny areas. It is commonly found in meadows, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistochloa subjuncea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistochloa subjuncea is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brownish-black nutlet. The seedlings are thin, with a single leaf blade and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistochloa subjuncea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.
Where to Find Cleistochloa subjuncea
Cleistochloa subjuncea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cleistochloa subjuncea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistochloa subjuncea?
Cleistochloa subjuncea
What is the common name of Cleistochloa subjuncea?
Subjuncea cleistochloa
Where is Cleistochloa subjuncea found?
Cleistochloa subjuncea is found in Africa, Asia, and Europe
Species in the Cleistochloa genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396400-1: 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].