Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schismoides
ID:
923452

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf ex Conert) Verboom & H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 353 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922787

Common Names

  • Schismus Schismoides
  • Schismus Grass
  • Schismus

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Description

Schismus schismoides (also called Schismus Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and green, and the fruits are small and brown. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schismus schismoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schismus schismoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismus schismoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Schismus schismoides

Schismus schismoides can be found in the Mediterranean region.

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Hans Joachim Conert (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conert' in the authors string.
G. Anthony Verboom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verboom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111694-1: 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].