Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Hochr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 262 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848354
Common Names
- Apocopis paleaceus
- Paleaceous Apocopis
- Paleaceous Fescue
Description
Apocopis paleaceus (also called 'Paleaceous Apocopis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is a tufted perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Apocopis paleaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apocopis paleaceus has small, yellow flowers with a single seed in each. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apocopis paleaceus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Apocopis paleaceus
Apocopis paleaceus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Apocopis paleaceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apocopis paleaceus?
Apocopis paleaceus
What type of plant is Apocopis paleaceus?
Herb
Where does Apocopis paleaceus grow?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Apocopis genus
Apocopis anomalus,
Apocopis breviglumis,
Apocopis burmanicus,
Apocopis cochinchinensis,
Apocopis collinus,
Apocopis courtallumensis,
Apocopis floccosus,
Apocopis intermedius,
Apocopis mangalorensis,
Apocopis paleaceus,
Apocopis peguensis,
Apocopis pulcherrimus,
Apocopis schmidianus,
Apocopis siamensis,
Apocopis vaginatus,
Apocopis wrightii,
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:389145-1: 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].