Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
ornatus
ID:
355785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 25 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355117

Common Names

  • Chordifex ornatus
  • Ornatus Chordifex
  • Ornatus Chordifex Plant

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Synonyms

  • Restio confinis Steud. [unknown]
  • Restio ornatus Steud. [unknown]
  • Restio steudelii F.Muell. [illegitimate]

Description

Chordifex ornatus (also called ornate 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 ornatus 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 ornatus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chordifex ornatus 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 ornatus

Chordifex ornatus is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Chordifex ornatus FAQ

What is the common name of Chordifex ornatus?

Ornate Chordifex

What is the scientific name of Ornate Chordifex?

Chordifex ornatus

What is the natural habitat of Chordifex ornatus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-233182: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.