Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
216800

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

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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.

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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

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Poaceae

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101268: Based on the initial data import
Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.