Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 414 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851129
Common Names
- Macronyx Chondrorhyncha
- Macronyx Grass
- Macronyx Grassland Grass
Description
Chondrorhyncha macronyx (also called Large-Nosed Cane, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo-like perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist soils in wetland areas, riverbanks, and near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Chondrorhyncha macronyx is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chondrorhyncha macronyx has small, white flowers with a yellowish center. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. Seedlings have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chondrorhyncha macronyx can be propagated by seed or by division. Sow the seed in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in late spring or early summer. Divide the clumps in early spring or late autumn. Plant the divisions in a sunny location in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Chondrorhyncha macronyx
Chondrorhyncha macronyx is native to parts of Asia and is often found in moist, low-lying areas, such as along rivers, lakes, and streams.
Chondrorhyncha macronyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chondrorhyncha macronyx?
Chondrorhyncha macronyx
What is the common name of Chondrorhyncha macronyx?
Giant Reed
What is the natural habitat of Chondrorhyncha macronyx?
Chondrorhyncha macronyx is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny areas
Species in the Chondrorhyncha genus
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,