Agropogon hondoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ohwi) Hiyama
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 33: 11 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841002
Common Names
- Agropogon hondoensis
- Hondo Wild Rye
- Hondo Wildrye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agropogon hondoensis (also called Hondo Agropogon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and woodlands. It has a clumping growth habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Agropogon hondoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agropogon hondoensis has small yellow flowers with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single seedling leaf. The seeds are small and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agropogon hondoensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Agropogon hondoensis
Agropogon hondoensis is native to Japan and can be found in montane forests.
Agropogon hondoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agropogon hondoensis?
Agropogon hondoensis
What is the common name of Agropogon hondoensis?
Hondo Agropogon
Where is Agropogon hondoensis found?
Agropogon hondoensis is found in Japan
Species in the Agropogon genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Kôzô Hiyama (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384810-1: 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].