Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) E.A.Kellogg
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 163: 195 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025122
Common Names
- Tzveleviochloa schmidii
- Schmid's Tzveleviochloa
- Tzveleviochloa
Description
Tzveleviochloa schmidii (also called Schmid's Tzveleviochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tzveleviochloa schmidii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Tzveleviochloa schmidii is white or pinkish in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with white or pinkish flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tzveleviochloa schmidii can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a pot with well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in a pot with well-draining soil. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight and watered regularly.
Where to Find Tzveleviochloa schmidii
Tzveleviochloa schmidii can be found in the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.
Tzveleviochloa schmidii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tzveleviochloa schmidii?
Tzveleviochloa schmidii
What is the common name of Tzveleviochloa schmidii?
Schmid's Tzveleviochloa
What is the natural habitat of Tzveleviochloa schmidii?
Tzveleviochloa schmidii is native to Russia.
Species in the Tzveleviochloa 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77212057-1: 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].