Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-F.Leroy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 92: 180 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539933
Common Names
- Aphananthe sakalava
- Sakalava Aphananthe
- Sakalava Aphananthe Grass
Description
Aphananthe sakalava (also called Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It is usually found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aphananthe sakalava is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aphananthe sakalava is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and round, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aphananthe sakalava is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Plant divisions in moist soil in full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Aphananthe sakalava
Aphananthe sakalava can be found in wetland areas in Madagascar.
Aphananthe sakalava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphananthe sakalava?
Aphananthe sakalava
What is the common name of Aphananthe sakalava?
Sakalava
What type of plant is Aphananthe sakalava?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Cannabaceae family
Aphananthe aspera,
Aphananthe cuspidata,
Aphananthe monoica,
Aphananthe philippinensis,
Aphananthe sakalava,
Cannabis sativa,
Celtis adolfi-friderici,
Celtis africana,
Celtis australis,
Celtis balansae,
Celtis berteroana,
Celtis bifida,
Celtis biondii,
Celtis boninensis,
Celtis brasiliensis,
Celtis bungeana,
Celtis caucasica,
Celtis caudata,
Celtis cerasifera,
Celtis chekiangensis,
Celtis chichape,
Celtis conferta,
Celtis glabrata,
Celtis gomphophylla,
Celtis harperi,
Celtis hildebrandii,
Celtis hypoleuca,
Celtis iguanaea,
Celtis jamaicensis,
Celtis jessoensis,
Celtis julianae,
Celtis koraiensis,
Celtis laevigata,
Celtis latifolia,
Celtis lindheimeri,
Celtis loxensis,
Celtis luzonica,
Celtis madagascariensis,
Celtis mauritiana,
Celtis mildbraedii,
Celtis occidentalis,
Celtis orthacanthos,
Celtis pacifica,
Celtis pallida,
Celtis paniculata,
Celtis petenensis,
Celtis philippensis,
Celtis punctata,
Celtis reticulata,
Celtis rigescens,