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Chloris castilloniana
Scientific Name: Chloris castilloniana
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Chloris castilloniana
Chloris castilloniana is a species of grass in the genus Chloris, commonly known as windmill grass or finger grass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chloris castilloniana Lillo & Parodi
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms: Chloris castilloniana Parodi
- Varieties/Subspecies:
- Chloris castilloniana var. castilloniana
- Chloris castilloniana var. pubescens Caro & E.A. Snchez
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
The type specimen of Chloris castilloniana was collected by Castillon in the Calchaqui Valley, Argentina.
Morphological Characteristics
- Habit: Perennial, caespitose (growing in tufts or clumps).
- Culms (stems): 50-100 cm long.
- Leaf Sheaths: Glabrous (smooth) on the surface.
- Ligule: A ciliate (fringed with hairs) membrane.
- Leaf Blades: 10-20 cm long.
Ecology
In some contexts, Chloris castilloniana is considered a preferred grass, while other grasses such as Aristida inversa and A. mendocina are considered undesirable.
Quirky Facts
- The genus Chloris is named after Chloris, the Greek goddess of flowers.
Further Information
- GrassBase: http://www.kew.org/data/grasses-db/www/imp02198.htm
- Instituto de Botánica Darwinion de Buenos Aires (SI), SI005173