Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bicolor
ID:
852071

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

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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.

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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 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-39708: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.