Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Mabb. & D.T.Moore
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Regnum Veg. 160: 266 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029724
Common Names
- Cleistochloa uncinulata
- Hooked Cleistochloa
- Uncinulata Cleistochloa
Description
Cleistochloa uncinulata (also called Hook-awned cleistochloa, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae, native to North America. It is a perennial grass, growing to 1–2 m tall, with narrow, green leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistochloa uncinulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistochloa uncinulata is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistochloa uncinulata is a slow-growing, terrestrial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Cleistochloa uncinulata
Cleistochloa uncinulata can be found in the tropical forests of South East Asia
Cleistochloa uncinulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistochloa uncinulata?
Cleistochloa uncinulata
What is the family of Cleistochloa uncinulata?
Poaceae
Where is Cleistochloa uncinulata found?
Mexico
Species in the Cleistochloa genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77297340-1: 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].