Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
soderstromii
ID:
861480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Davidse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 96 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860815

Common Names

  • Cryptochloa
  • Cryptochloa Grass
  • Cryptochloa Plant

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Description

Cryptochloa soderstromii (also called Soderstromii 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 soderstromii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptochloa soderstromii 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 soderstromii is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial grass with arching, slender, bright green stems. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cryptochloa soderstromii

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

Cryptochloa soderstromii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptochloa soderstromii?

Cryptochloa soderstromii

What is the common name of Cryptochloa soderstromii?

Unknown

What is the family of Cryptochloa soderstromii?

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

Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304502-2: 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].