Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
908625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc.) Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 30: 130 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907960

Common Names

  • Zeugites capillaris
  • Capillary Zeugites
  • Capillaris Zeugites

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Description

Zeugites capillaris (also called capillary zeugite, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Americas. It grows to a height of 10–50 cm and is characterized by its narrow leaves and thin stems. It is usually found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zeugites capillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control in areas prone to soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zeugites capillaris is small and white. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zeugites capillaris is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be grown from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Zeugites capillaris

Zeugites capillaris can be found in North America.

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271025-2: 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].