Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 25: 343 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841419
Common Names
- Acroceras tenuicaule
- Tenuicaule Acroceras
- Tenuicaule Acroceras Grass
Description
Acroceras tenuicaule (also called Slender-stemmed Acroceras, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and erect stems. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and grows in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acroceras tenuicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acroceras tenuicaule is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acroceras tenuicaule 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 Acroceras tenuicaule
Acroceras tenuicaule can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Acroceras tenuicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acroceras tenuicaule?
Acroceras tenuicaule
What family does Acroceras tenuicaule belong to?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Acroceras tenuicaule?
Slender-stemmed Acroceras
Species in the Acroceras genus
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
Acroceras hubbardii,
Acroceras ivohibense,
Acroceras lateriticum,
Acroceras macrum,
Acroceras mandrarense,
Acroceras manongarivense,
Acroceras munroanum,
Acroceras parvulum,
Acroceras sambiranense,
Acroceras seyrigii,
Acroceras tenuicaule,
Acroceras tonkinense,
Acroceras zizanioides,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384530-1: 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].