Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Gilly
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 5: 14 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357698
Common Names
- Coleochloa abyssinica
- Abyssinian Coleochloa
- Coleochloa
Description
Coleochloa abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Coleochloa, among many other common names) is a grass native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow-green. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Coleochloa abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coleochloa abyssinica has yellow flowers with a red center and small, round seedpods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, long stems with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coleochloa abyssinica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Coleochloa abyssinica
Coleochloa abyssinica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.
Coleochloa abyssinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coleochloa abyssinica?
Coleochloa abyssinica
What is the common name of Coleochloa abyssinica?
Abyssinian coleochloa
What is the natural habitat of Coleochloa abyssinica?
Dry, rocky hillsides and plains
Species in the Coleochloa 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:303563-1: 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].