Chimarrhis ekmanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
845201
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 37: 80 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844536
Common Names
- Ekman's Orchid
- Ekman Orchid
- Ekman's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chimarrhis ekmanii (also called Ekman's Bent Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist areas, such as meadows, pastures, and wetland margins. It has narrow, pointed leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chimarrhis ekmanii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chimarrhis ekmanii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chimarrhis ekmanii is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or fall. It is tolerant of drought and can be used as a ground cover.
Where to Find Chimarrhis ekmanii
Chimarrhis ekmanii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Chimarrhis ekmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chimarrhis ekmanii?
Chimarrhis ekmanii
What is the common name of Chimarrhis ekmanii?
Ekman's false-brome
What type of plant is Chimarrhis ekmanii?
Grass
Species in the Chimarrhis genus
Chimarrhis barbata, Chimarrhis brevipes, Chimarrhis cubensis, Chimarrhis cymosa, Chimarrhis duckeana, Chimarrhis ekmanii, Chimarrhis gentryana, Chimarrhis glabriflora, Chimarrhis hookeri, Chimarrhis jamaicensis, Chimarrhis latifolia, Chimarrhis microcarpa, Chimarrhis parviflora, Chimarrhis speciosa, Chimarrhis turbinata,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39043: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.