Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mirabile
ID:
873751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 3: 277 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873086

Common Names

  • Glaziophyton mirabile
  • Miraculous Glaziophyton
  • Gigantochloa Mirabile

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Description

Glaziophyton mirabile (also called Chinese glaziophyton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in open forests and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Glaziophyton mirabile is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glaziophyton mirabile has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glaziophyton mirabile is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is native to tropical Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in well-prepared soil and lightly covered. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Glaziophyton mirabile

Glaziophyton mirabile is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Glaziophyton mirabile FAQ

What are the common names of Glaziophyton mirabile?

Common names of Glaziophyton mirabile include Glazio and Glazio Grass

What is the growth rate of Glaziophyton mirabile?

The growth rate of Glaziophyton mirabile is slow to moderate

What is the optimal soil type for Glaziophyton mirabile?

The optimal soil type for Glaziophyton mirabile is moist, well-drained soil

Species in the Glaziophyton 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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110682-2: 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].