Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
861212

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steven) Schmalh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sredn. Jushn. Rossii 2: 638 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860547

Common Names

  • Colpodium versicolor
  • Versicolor Colpodium
  • Versicolor Moss

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Description

Colpodium versicolor (also called 'Multicolored Colpodium', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with small, linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Colpodium versicolor is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colpodium versicolor has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colpodium versicolor 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 Colpodium versicolor

Colpodium versicolor is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Colpodium versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colpodium versicolor?

Colpodium versicolor

What is the common name of Colpodium versicolor?

Variegated Colpodium

What is the habitat of Colpodium versicolor?

Colpodium versicolor is found in moist grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Yury Nikolaevitch Voronov (1874-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woronow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396622-1: 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].