Cleistogenes hancei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hancei
ID:
860917
Status:
valid
Authors:
Keng
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Sinensia 11: 408 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860252
Common Names
- Cleistogenes hancei
- Hance's Cleistogenes
- Hance's Bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleistogenes hancei (also called Hance's Cleistogenes, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a height of up to 15 cm. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistogenes hancei 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 Cleistogenes hancei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleistogenes hancei can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of clumps can be done in early spring. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Cleistogenes hancei
Cleistogenes hancei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cleistogenes hancei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistogenes hancei?
Cleistogenes hancei
What is the common name of Cleistogenes hancei?
Hance's Cleistogenes
What is the natural habitat of Cleistogenes hancei?
Tropical and subtropical montane forests
Species in the Cleistogenes genus
Cleistogenes caespitosa, Cleistogenes festucacea, Cleistogenes gatacrei, Cleistogenes hackelii, Cleistogenes hancei, Cleistogenes kitagawae, Cleistogenes mucronata, Cleistogenes nedoluzhkoi, Cleistogenes polyphylla, Cleistogenes ramiflora, Cleistogenes serotina, Cleistogenes songorica, Cleistogenes squarrosa, Cleistogenes probatovae, Cleistogenes kazanovskyi, Cleistogenes krjukovae, Cleistogenes calcarea,
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
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396411-1: 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].