Status:
valid
Authors:
H.R.Fletcher
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1938: 206 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216129
Common Names
- Hymenopyramis acuminata
- Acuminata Hymenopyramis
- Acuminata Hymenopyramis
Description
Hymenopyramis acuminata (also called Acuminate Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has thin, bright green leaves and grows in clumps. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenopyramis acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenopyramis acuminata has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenopyramis acuminata is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Hymenopyramis acuminata
Hymenopyramis acuminata is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.
Hymenopyramis acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenopyramis acuminata?
Hymenopyramis acuminata
What is the common name of Hymenopyramis acuminata?
Acuminate Hymenopyramis
What is the family of Hymenopyramis acuminata?
Poaceae
Species in the Hymenopyramis genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
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Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,