Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) Senaratna
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Grass. Ceylon : 79 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860351
Common Names
- Coelachyrum lagopoides
- Lagopus Coelachyrum
- Hare's-foot Grass
Description
Coelachyrum lagopoides (also called White Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a small annual grass native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and is characterized by its thin, delicate leaves and its feathery inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Coelachyrum lagopoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coelachyrum lagopoides has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coelachyrum lagopoides is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Coelachyrum lagopoides
Coelachyrum lagopoides can be found in wet meadows and wetland margins in the Northern Hemisphere.
Coelachyrum lagopoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelachyrum lagopoides?
Coelachyrum lagopoides
What is the common name of Coelachyrum lagopoides?
Lagopoides grass
Where is Coelachyrum lagopoides native to?
Africa
Species in the Coelachyrum 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
S.D.J.E. Senaratna: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senaratna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396471-1: 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].