Ctenium floridanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hitchc.) Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 41: 162 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860844
Common Names
- Florida Ctenium
- Ctenium
- Florida Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ctenium floridanum (also called Florida Ctenium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has a tufted growth habit, with narrow, flat leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ctenium floridanum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used in erosion control projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ctenium floridanum is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Ctenium floridanum can be done through seed or vegetative propagation. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Vegetative propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ctenium floridanum
Ctenium floridanum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.
Ctenium floridanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ctenium floridanum?
Ctenium floridanum
What is the family of Ctenium floridanum?
Poaceae
Where is Ctenium floridanum found?
South America
Species in the Ctenium 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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71924-2: 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].