Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
caricinus
ID:
846553

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 445 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845888

Common Names

  • Amphipogon caricinus
  • Caricine Amphipogon
  • Caricine Amphipogons

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Description

Amphipogon caricinus (also called Bristly 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 bristly flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Amphipogon caricinus 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 caricinus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphipogon caricinus 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 caricinus

Amphipogon caricinus can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.

Amphipogon caricinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphipogon caricinus?

Amphipogon caricinus

What is the common name of Amphipogon caricinus?

Caricin Grass

What is the natural habitat of Amphipogon caricinus?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387322-1: 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].