Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 239 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353022
Common Names
- Caustis flexuosa
- Flexuous Caustis
- Flexuous Spear Grass
Description
Caustis flexuosa (also called Caustis flexuosa, among many other common names) is a terrestrial grass native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually trees. The plant has a rosette of long, curved leaves that are bright green in color. It produces a tall, upright flower spike with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Caustis flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caustis flexuosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellowish-green stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caustis flexuosa is a tropical plant that is best propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light until they have established roots. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Caustis flexuosa
Caustis flexuosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Caustis flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caustis flexuosa?
Caustis flexuosa
What is the natural habitat of Caustis flexuosa?
Caustis flexuosa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Thailand, and Laos.
What is the flowering season of Caustis flexuosa?
Caustis flexuosa typically flowers in the spring and summer months.
Species in the Caustis genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303108-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].