Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Presl) Saarela
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 87: 88 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427801
Common Names
- Deschampsia chrysantha
- Chrysantha's deschampsia
- Chrysantha deschampsia
Description
Deschampsia chrysantha (also called Golden Deschampsia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is found in grasslands and is characterized by its linear leaves and yellow-green inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Deschampsia chrysantha is a species of grass that is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It has a clumping habit and is drought tolerant, making it a popular choice for low-maintenance gardens. It also provides food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deschampsia chrysantha has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.
Where to Find Deschampsia chrysantha
Deschampsia chrysantha is native to North America.
Deschampsia chrysantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deschampsia chrysantha?
Deschampsia chrysantha
What are the common names of Deschampsia chrysantha?
Golden Deschampsia
Where is Deschampsia chrysantha found?
Deschampsia chrysantha is found in India
Species in the Deschampsia genus
Deschampsia airiformis,
Deschampsia angusta,
Deschampsia antarctica,
Deschampsia argentea,
Deschampsia berteroana,
Deschampsia cespitosa,
Deschampsia chapmanii,
Deschampsia christophersenii,
Deschampsia cordillerarum,
Deschampsia danthonioides,
Deschampsia domingensis,
Deschampsia elongata,
Deschampsia gracillima,
Deschampsia kingii,
Deschampsia klossii,
Deschampsia koelerioides,
Deschampsia laxa,
Deschampsia liebmanniana,
Deschampsia looseriana,
Deschampsia media,
Deschampsia mejlandii,
Deschampsia mendocina,
Deschampsia mexicana,
Deschampsia mildbraedii,
Deschampsia nubigena,
Deschampsia parvula,
Deschampsia patula,
Deschampsia pusilla,
Deschampsia robusta,
Deschampsia setacea,
Deschampsia tenella,
Deschampsia venustula,
Deschampsia wacei,
Deschampsia leskovii,
Deschampsia baicalensis,
Deschampsia berteroana,
Deschampsia neumaniana,
Deschampsia amurensis,
Deschampsia barkalovii,
Deschampsia gulariantzii,
Deschampsia hultenii,
Deschampsia susumanica,
Deschampsia sichotensis,
Deschampsia aurea,
Deschampsia eminens,
Deschampsia ovata,
Deschampsia podophora,
Deschampsia bolanderi,
Deschampsia chrysantha,
Deschampsia hackelii,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165984-1: 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].