Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Agnihotri & D.Prasad
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 494: 146 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025366
Common Names
- Agrostis barikii
- Barik's Agrostis
- Barik's Agrostis
Description
Agrostis barikii (also called Agrostis barikii var. barikii, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is a perennial grass, usually reaching a height of around 1 meter. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis barikii is used as a food source for livestock and is also used to make medicines for treating digestive problems, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostis barikii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostis barikii is a perennial grass native to India. It is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter and a bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Agrostis barikii
Agrostis barikii is native to India. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Agrostis barikii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis barikii?
Agrostis barikii
What is the family of Agrostis barikii?
Poaceae
What is the distribution of Agrostis barikii?
India
Species in the Agrostis genus
Agrostis capillaris,
Agrostis carmichaelii,
Agrostis castellana,
Agrostis amurensis,
Agrostis bjoerkmanni,
Agrostis castriferrei,
Agrostis clavatiformis,
Agrostis dimorpholemma,
Agrostis hegetschweileri,
Agrostis murbeckii,
Agrostis paramushirensis,
Agrostis subclavata,
Agrostis ussuriensis,
Agrostis ambatoensis,
Agrostis anadyrensis,
Agrostis angrenica,
Agrostis arvensis,
Agrostis atlantica,
Agrostis australiensis,
Agrostis balansae,
Agrostis basalis,
Agrostis bergiana,
Agrostis bettyae,
Agrostis blasdalei,
Agrostis boormanii,
Agrostis bourgeaei,
Agrostis boyacensis,
Agrostis brachiata,
Agrostis brachyathera,
Agrostis breviculmis,
Agrostis burmanica,
Agrostis calderoniae,
Agrostis canina,
Agrostis clavata,
Agrostis clemensiorum,
Agrostis comorensis,
Agrostis congestiflora,
Agrostis continuata,
Agrostis cypricola,
Agrostis decaryana,
Agrostis delislei,
Agrostis densiflora,
Agrostis diemenica,
Agrostis divaricatissima,
Agrostis dshungarica,
Agrostis dyeri,
Agrostis elliotiana,
Agrostis elliotii,
Agrostis emirnensis,
Agrostis exarata,
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:77218276-1: 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].