Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.W.Dixon & Meney) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 25 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355094
Common Names
- Chordifex isomorphus
- Isomorphus Chordifex
- Isomorphus Chordifex Plant
Synonyms
- Restio isomorphus K.W.Dixon & Meney [unknown]
Description
Chordifex isomorphus (also called isomorphic clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to North America, in the United States from California east to Colorado and Utah, and south to Arizona and New Mexico. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chordifex isomorphus is a species of grass that is used as an ornamental grass. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a forage grass for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chordifex isomorphus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chordifex isomorphus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant in early spring or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Chordifex isomorphus
Chordifex isomorphus can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Chordifex isomorphus FAQ
What are the soil requirements of Chordifex isomorphus?
Chordifex isomorphus prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.
What is the growth rate of Chordifex isomorphus?
Chordifex isomorphus has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the best climate for Chordifex isomorphus?
Chordifex isomorphus prefers a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters.
Species in the Chordifex genus
Chordifex abortivus,
Chordifex amblycoleus,
Chordifex chaunocoleus,
Chordifex crispatus,
Chordifex gracilior,
Chordifex isomorphus,
Chordifex laxus,
Chordifex leucoblepharus,
Chordifex ornatus,
Chordifex sphacelatus,
Chordifex stenandrus,
Chordifex capillaceus,
Chordifex dimorphus,
Chordifex fastigiatus,
Chordifex hookeri,
Chordifex jacksonii,
Chordifex microcodon,
Chordifex monocephalus,
Chordifex reseminans,
Chordifex sinuosus,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,
References
Kathy A. Meney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meney' in the authors string.