Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) Vickery
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 1: 286 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845885
Common Names
- Amphipogon amphipogonoides
- Amphipogon-like Amphipogon
- Amphipogon-like Amphipogons
Description
Amphipogon amphipogonoides (also called Amphipogon-like Amphipogon, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It grows in dry, sandy areas and has thin, wiry stems and Amphipogon-like flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Amphipogon amphipogonoides is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amphipogon amphipogonoides is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphipogon amphipogonoides can be propagated by seed or division. Plant the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize occasionally. Divide the clumps of the plant in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Amphipogon amphipogonoides
Amphipogon amphipogonoides can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
Amphipogon amphipogonoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphipogon amphipogonoides?
Amphipogon amphipogonoides
What is the common name of Amphipogon amphipogonoides?
Amphipogon Grass
What is the natural habitat of Amphipogon amphipogonoides?
Tropical and subtropical grasslands
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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:387319-1: 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].