Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
capillata
ID:
861475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Soderstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 34: 202 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860810

Common Names

  • Cryptochloa capillata
  • Capillata Cryptochloa
  • Hairy Cryptochloa

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Description

Cryptochloa capillata (also called Capillata grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Europe and Asia. It is an annual grass growing up to 1 m tall, with an erect stem and a tuft of leaves at the top. It grows in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and damp forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptochloa capillata is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptochloa capillata has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptochloa capillata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate amounts of salt in the soil.

Where to Find Cryptochloa capillata

Cryptochloa capillata can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Cryptochloa capillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptochloa capillata?

Cryptochloa capillata

What is the common name of Cryptochloa capillata?

Unknown

What is the family of Cryptochloa capillata?

Poaceae

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71727-2: 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].