Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albicaulis
ID:
849619

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 340 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848954

Common Names

  • Albicaulis Chomelia
  • Albicaulis Wiregrass
  • Albicaulis Aristida

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Description

Chomelia albicaulis (also called Slender Threeawn, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It is a woody shrub with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Chomelia albicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a forage crop, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chomelia albicaulis has a small, white flower with a spikelet. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings are slender and have a tuft of hairs at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chomelia albicaulis is a tropical perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is a good choice for erosion control and can be used in meadows, pastures, and as a ground cover.

Where to Find Chomelia albicaulis

Chomelia albicaulis can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Species in the Chomelia genus

Chomelia longituba, Chomelia breedlovei, Chomelia crassifolia, Chomelia kirkbridei, Chomelia albicaulis, Chomelia anisomeris, Chomelia apodantha, Chomelia bahiae, Chomelia barbata, Chomelia barbinervis, Chomelia bella, Chomelia brachypoda, Chomelia brasiliana, Chomelia brevicornu, Chomelia caurensis, Chomelia delascioi, Chomelia ecuadorensis, Chomelia estrellana, Chomelia fasciculata, Chomelia glabricalyx, Chomelia glabriuscula, Chomelia gracilis, Chomelia grandicarpa, Chomelia grandifolia, Chomelia hirsuta, Chomelia intercedens, Chomelia juruensis, Chomelia klugii, Chomelia laxiflora, Chomelia longiflora, Chomelia malaneoides, Chomelia microloba, Chomelia minutiflora, Chomelia modesta, Chomelia monachinoi, Chomelia monantha, Chomelia myrtifolia, Chomelia obtusa, Chomelia occidentalis, Chomelia oligantha, Chomelia paniculata, Chomelia parviflora, Chomelia parvifolia, Chomelia pedunculosa, Chomelia pohliana, Chomelia polyantha, Chomelia pringlei, Chomelia psilocarpa, Chomelia pubescens, Chomelia ramiae,

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-39478: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.