Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
indica
ID:
926264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalzell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 2: 41 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925599

Common Names

  • Agrostistachys Indica
  • Indian Agrostistachys
  • Indica Agrostistachys

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Description

Agrostistachys indica (also called Indian Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen grass with a clumping growth habit. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostistachys indica is a small to medium-sized tree that is native to Australia. It is often used as a shade tree in gardens and parks, and its attractive foliage and white flowers make it a popular ornamental tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostistachys indica has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostistachys indica is a small shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It has a spreading habit and is well suited to a range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Agrostistachys indica

Agrostistachys indica is native to Northern Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References