Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
macivori
ID:
1316355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clifford & Everist

Source:
ipni

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 75: 46 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328809

Common Names

  • Macivori Cynochloris
  • Cynochloris
  • Macivori Cynochloris

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Description

Cynochloris macivori (also called Macivor's grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has short, narrow leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynochloris macivori is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to add texture and color to landscapes. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and is a good source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynochloris macivori has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynochloris macivori is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant each section in a separate pot and keep the soil moist. The divisions should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cynochloris macivori

Cynochloris macivori is native to the grasslands of South Africa.

Cynochloris macivori FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynochloris macivori?

Cynochloris macivori

What is the common name of Cynochloris macivori?

MacIvor's Reed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Cynochloris macivori?

Meadows, marshes, and wetland areas

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

Selwyn Lawrence Everist (1913-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Everist' in the authors string.
Harold Trevor Clifford (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clifford' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397041-1: Based on the initial data import