Status:
valid
Authors:
Perkins
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 77 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289182
Common Names
- Pycnostachys umbrosa
- Pycnostachys Umbrosa
- Umbrosa Pycnostachys
Synonyms
- Coleus tricholobus Gürke [unknown]
- Coleus umbrosus Vatke [unknown]
- Coleus umbrosa Vatke [unknown]
Description
Pycnostachys umbrosa (also called African Spear Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in dense tufts and has long, thin leaves with a sharp point. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnostachys umbrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnostachys umbrosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pycnostachys umbrosa is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Pycnostachys umbrosa
Pycnostachys umbrosa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in wet forests and grasslands.
Pycnostachys umbrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnostachys umbrosa?
Pycnostachys umbrosa
What are the common names of Pycnostachys umbrosa?
Shadow bamboo
What is the growth habit of Pycnostachys umbrosa?
It is an evergreen, clumping bamboo
Species in the Pycnostachys genus
Pycnostachys abyssinica,
Pycnostachys angolensis,
Pycnostachys batesii,
Pycnostachys chevalieri,
Pycnostachys coerulea,
Pycnostachys congensis,
Pycnostachys deflexifolia,
Pycnostachys descampsii,
Pycnostachys dewildemaniana,
Pycnostachys elliotii,
Pycnostachys eminii,
Pycnostachys erici-rosenii,
Pycnostachys goetzenii,
Pycnostachys gracilis,
Pycnostachys graminifolia,
Pycnostachys kassneri,
Pycnostachys meyeri,
Pycnostachys nepetifolia,
Pycnostachys niamniamensis,
Pycnostachys orthodonta,
Pycnostachys parvifolia,
Pycnostachys prittwitzii,
Pycnostachys pseudospeciosa,
Pycnostachys recurvata,
Pycnostachys reticulata,
Pycnostachys ruandensis,
Pycnostachys schliebenii,
Pycnostachys schweinfurthii,
Pycnostachys speciosa,
Pycnostachys sphaerocephala,
Pycnostachys stuhlmannii,
Pycnostachys umbrosa,
Pycnostachys urticifolia,
Pycnostachys verticillata,
Pycnostachys ciliata,
Pycnostachys lancifolia,
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,