Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
842043

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Heyne ex Roth) Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Bull. Tokyo Sci. Mus. 18: 1 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841378

Common Names

  • Acrachne Racemosa
  • Racemose Acrachne
  • Clustered Acrachne

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Description

Acrachne racemosa (also called Acrachne racemosa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is found in open grasslands, shrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acrachne racemosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acrachne racemosa are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrachne racemosa is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by spores. It is a low-maintenance plant and is resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Acrachne racemosa

Acrachne racemosa is found in Madagascar.

Acrachne racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrachne racemosa?

Acrachne racemosa

What is the natural habitat of Acrachne racemosa?

Forests and shrubs

What is the average height of Acrachne racemosa?

Up to 1.5 meters

Species in the Acrachne genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384495-1: 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].