Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peguensis
ID:
849021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 28 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848356

Common Names

  • Apocopis peguensis
  • Pegu Apocopis
  • Pegu Fescue

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Description

Apocopis peguensis (also called 'Pegu 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 peguensis 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 peguensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apocopis peguensis 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 peguensis

Apocopis peguensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Apocopis peguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apocopis peguensis?

Apocopis peguensis

What type of plant is Apocopis peguensis?

Herb

Where does Apocopis peguensis grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389147-1: 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].