Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 22: 22 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851406
Common Names
- Chondroscaphe bicolor
- Bicolor Chondroscaphe
- Bicolor Grass
Description
Chondroscaphe bicolor (also called Bicolor chondroscaphe, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China and Japan. It is a tall, clumping, evergreen grass with long, thin, arching leaves. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chondroscaphe bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chondroscaphe bicolor has yellow flowers with a red center, small, black seeds, and seedlings that are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chondroscaphe bicolor can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Chondroscaphe bicolor
Chondroscaphe bicolor is native to the southwestern United States, from Arizona to New Mexico.
Chondroscaphe bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chondroscaphe bicolor?
Chondroscaphe bicolor
What is the common name of Chondroscaphe bicolor?
Bicolor Chondroscaphe
What is the natural habitat of Chondroscaphe bicolor?
It is found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and scrubland
Species in the Chondroscaphe genus
Chondroscaphe yamilethae,
Chondroscaphe amabilis,
Chondroscaphe atrilinguis,
Chondroscaphe bicolor,
Chondroscaphe chestertonii,
Chondroscaphe eburnea,
Chondroscaphe embreei,
Chondroscaphe escobariana,
Chondroscaphe flaveola,
Chondroscaphe gentryi,
Chondroscaphe merana,
Chondroscaphe plicata,
Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis,
Chondroscaphe venezuelana,
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,