Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venosa
ID:
846489

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 4(4): 594. 1911 [16 Sep 1911]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845824

Common Names

  • Chione venosa
  • Venous Wattle
  • Venous Wattles

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Description

Chione venosa (also called Venous Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. It grows in shallow water or on wet mud flats, and is often found in slow-moving streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Chione venosa is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and to prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chione venosa var. buxifolia (Dwyer & M.V.Hayden) David W.Taylor
Chione venosa var. cubensis (A.Rich.) David W.Taylor
Chione venosa var. mexicana (Standl.) David W.Taylor
Chione venosa var. venosa
Chione venosa var. myrtifolia (Griseb.) Borhidi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chione venosa is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chione venosa is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Chione venosa

Chione venosa can be found in coastal dunes along the Atlantic coast of North America.

Chione venosa FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Chione venosa?

Chione venosa prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical height of Chione venosa?

Chione venosa typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What type of soil does Chione venosa prefer?

Chione venosa prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Chione genus

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-39167: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.