Status:
valid
Authors:
Killeen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 77: 157 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869156
Common Names
- Eriochrysis concepcionensis
- Concepcion Eriochrysis
- Concepcion Cupgrass
Description
Eriochrysis concepcionensis (also called Concepción cup grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is characterized by its small, slender stems and narrow, flat leaves. It grows in open, dry habitats such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochrysis concepcionensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its foliage is used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriochrysis concepcionensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriochrysis concepcionensis is a warm-season grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 metre in height. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and can be grown in a range of soil types. It is a good choice for lawns and can be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.
Where to Find Eriochrysis concepcionensis
Eriochrysis concepcionensis is native to Chile.
Eriochrysis concepcionensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochrysis concepcionensis?
Eriochrysis concepcionensis
What is the common name of Eriochrysis concepcionensis?
Concepcion Eriochrysis
What is the family of Eriochrysis concepcionensis?
Poaceae
Species in the Eriochrysis genus
Eriochrysis concepcionensis,
Eriochrysis brachypogon,
Eriochrysis cayanensis,
Eriochrysis filiformis,
Eriochrysis holcoides,
Eriochrysis laxa,
Eriochrysis pallida,
Eriochrysis purpurata,
Eriochrysis rangacharii,
Eriochrysis villosa,
Eriochrysis warmingiana,
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:939251-1: 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].