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
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.
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
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' 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].