Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
1594373

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Y.Zhou & D.Z.Li

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Diversity 39: 137 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048163

Common Names

  • Holttumochloa hainanensis
  • Hainan Holttumochloa
  • Hainan Falsegrass

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Description

Holttumochloa hainanensis (also called Hainan Holttumochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the island of Hainan in China. It is a tufted grass with erect stems, reaching a height of up to 40 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes and grasslands at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Holttumochloa hainanensis is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Holttumochloa hainanensis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown caryopsis with a single seed coat. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holttumochloa hainanensis is a perennial grass native to the mountains of China. It is a hardy grass that can tolerate cold temperatures and is drought tolerant. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Holttumochloa hainanensis

Holttumochloa hainanensis is a species of grass found in wet areas in the southeastern United States.

Holttumochloa hainanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Holttumochloa hainanensis?

Holttumochloa hainanensis

What is the family of Holttumochloa hainanensis?

Poaceae

Where is Holttumochloa hainanensis native to?

China

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:77174625-1: 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].