Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
calcarea
ID:
1415599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.D.Chu & C.S.Chao) D.Z.Li & Y.X.Zhang

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 109: 74 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428064

Common Names

  • Hsuehochloa calcarea
  • Calcarea Hsuehochloa
  • Calcarea

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Description

Hsuehochloa calcarea (also called Calcareous Hsuehochloa, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hsuehochloa calcarea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make a herbal medicine for treating fever and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hsuehochloa calcarea are small and white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hsuehochloa calcarea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Hsuehochloa calcarea

Hsuehochloa calcarea is native to China. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats such as cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Hsuehochloa calcarea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hsuehochloa calcarea?

Hsuehochloa calcarea

What type of plant is Hsuehochloa calcarea?

It is a grass

What is the natural habitat of Hsuehochloa calcarea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Hsuehochloa 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

Cheng De Chu (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Chu' in the authors string.
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Chi Son Chao (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Chao' in the authors string.
Yu Xiao Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77190834-1: 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].