Anisostachya taviala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taviala
ID:
538131
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 111: 422 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537463
Common Names
- Anisostachya taviala
- Taviala Anisostachya
- Taviala Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anisostachya taviala (also called African Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in moist, wet areas and is often found in marshes, swamps, and along riverbanks. It has narrow, bluish-green leaves and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Anisostachya taviala is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for making dyes and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisostachya taviala has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anisostachya taviala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Plant in a sunny or semi-shaded position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Anisostachya taviala
Anisostachya taviala is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Anisostachya taviala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisostachya taviala?
Anisostachya taviala
What is the common name of Anisostachya taviala?
Taviala Anisostachya
What is the natural habitat of Anisostachya taviala?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Anisostachya genus
Anisostachya aequiloba, Anisostachya ambositrensis, Anisostachya amoena, Anisostachya andringitrensis, Anisostachya apikyensis, Anisostachya arida, Anisostachya armandii, Anisostachya atrorubra, Anisostachya australis, Anisostachya betsiliensis, Anisostachya betsimisaraka, Anisostachya bivalvis, Anisostachya bojeri, Anisostachya bosseri, Anisostachya brevibracteata, Anisostachya breviloba, Anisostachya capuronii, Anisostachya castellana, Anisostachya coccinea, Anisostachya cognata, Anisostachya colorata, Anisostachya debilis, Anisostachya delphinensis, Anisostachya denticulata, Anisostachya dispersa, Anisostachya elata, Anisostachya elliptica, Anisostachya eromoensis, Anisostachya haplostachya, Anisostachya humbertii, Anisostachya humblotii, Anisostachya incisa, Anisostachya induta, Anisostachya latebracteata, Anisostachya littoralis, Anisostachya maculata, Anisostachya modica, Anisostachya oblonga, Anisostachya parvifolia, Anisostachya paucinervis, Anisostachya perrieri, Anisostachya puberula, Anisostachya pubescens, Anisostachya purpurea, Anisostachya ramosa, Anisostachya reptans, Anisostachya ripicola, Anisostachya rivalis, Anisostachya rosea, Anisostachya sambiranensis,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45325-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.