Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hispidulum
ID:
900770

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 4: 281. 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900105

Common Names

  • Hispidulum Coccocypselum
  • Hispidulum Indiangrass
  • Hispidulum Sorghastrum

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Description

Coccocypselum hispidulum (also called Bristly Coccocypselum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and can grow up to 1.5 m in height. It is found in open woods, prairies, and along roadsides. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Coccocypselum hispidulum is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccocypselum hispidulum is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccocypselum hispidulum is a perennial grass native to the United States and Canada. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Coccocypselum hispidulum

Coccocypselum hispidulum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

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,

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