Chelonistele ramentacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramentacea
ID:
843185
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 80 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842520
Common Names
- Chelonistele ramentacea
- Ramentaceous Orchid
- Ramentaceous Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chelonistele ramentacea (also called Bristly Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, and is often found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chelonistele ramentacea is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chelonistele ramentacea is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis, with a thin, papery pericarp. The seedlings are thin, with short, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chelonistele ramentacea is a species of orchid native to Central Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and can reach a height of up to 1m. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps. It is drought tolerant and can be used for erosion control.
Where to Find Chelonistele ramentacea
Chelonistele ramentacea can be found in Asia.
Chelonistele ramentacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chelonistele ramentacea?
Chelonistele ramentacea
What is the common name of Chelonistele ramentacea?
Ramentaceous Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Chelonistele ramentacea?
Chelonistele ramentacea is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady forests
Species in the Chelonistele genus
Chelonistele senagangensis, Chelonistele amplissima, Chelonistele brevilamellata, Chelonistele dentifera, Chelonistele ingloria, Chelonistele laetitia-reginae, Chelonistele lamellulifera, Chelonistele lurida, Chelonistele ramentacea, Chelonistele richardsii, Chelonistele sulphurea, Chelonistele unguiculata, Chelonistele devogelii, Chelonistele maximae-reginae,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38849: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.