Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kitagawae
ID:
860919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Honda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Rep. Exped. Manchoukuo Sect. IV 4: 99 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860254

Common Names

  • Cleistogenes kitagawae
  • Kitagawa's Cleistogenes
  • Kitagawa's Bristlegrass

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Description

Cleistogenes kitagawae (also called Kitagawa'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 kitagawae 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 kitagawae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistogenes kitagawae 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 kitagawae

Cleistogenes kitagawae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cleistogenes kitagawae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistogenes kitagawae?

Cleistogenes kitagawae

What is the common name of Cleistogenes kitagawae?

Kitagawa's Cleistogenes

What is the natural habitat of Cleistogenes kitagawae?

Tropical and subtropical montane forests

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

Masaji Honda (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396412-1: 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].