Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
macivorii
ID:
841692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clifford & Everist

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841027

Common Names

  • Cynochloris macivorii
  • Macivor's Wild Rye
  • Macivor Wildrye

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Description

Cynochloris macivorii (also called MacIvor's Cynochloris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands. It is a small grass with ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cynochloris macivorii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynochloris macivorii has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynochloris macivorii is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. When growing from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Cynochloris macivorii

Cynochloris macivorii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils.

Cynochloris macivorii FAQ

What type of plant is Cynochloris macivorii?

Cynochloris macivorii is a type of grass.

Where is Cynochloris macivorii native to?

Cynochloris macivorii is native to Australia.

How much light does Cynochloris macivorii need?

Cynochloris macivorii needs bright, indirect light.

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: 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].