Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaginatus
ID:
849032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 41: 8 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848367

Common Names

  • Vaginate Apocopis
  • Vaginate Apocopis Grass
  • Vaginate Apocopis

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Description

Apocopis vaginatus (also called 'Vaginate 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 vaginatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Apocopis vaginatus is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apocopis vaginatus 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 vaginatus

Apocopis vaginatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia.

Apocopis vaginatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apocopis vaginatus?

Apocopis vaginatus

What type of plant is Apocopis vaginatus?

Herb

Where does Apocopis vaginatus 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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389153-1: 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].