Arthraxon hispidus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Makino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 26: 214 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849805
Common Names
- Hispidus lovegrass
- Hispidus love-grass
- Hispidus grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arthraxon hispidus (also called Hispid Hedgegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to India. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has a slender stem with a tuft of leaves at the top. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Arthraxon hispidus has a variety of non-medical uses, such as being used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop. It can also be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arthraxon hispidus has small, white, star-shaped flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough texture. The seedlings are thin, with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arthraxon hispidus is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Arthraxon hispidus
Arthraxon hispidus can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Arthraxon hispidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arthraxon hispidus?
Arthraxon hispidus
What type of plant is Arthraxon hispidus?
Grass
What is the natural habitat of Arthraxon hispidus?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Arthraxon genus
Arthraxon antsirabensis, Arthraxon castratus, Arthraxon cuspidatus, Arthraxon depressus, Arthraxon echinatus, Arthraxon epectinatus, Arthraxon hispidus, Arthraxon inermis, Arthraxon jubatus, Arthraxon junnarensis, Arthraxon lanceolatus, Arthraxon lancifolius, Arthraxon meeboldii, Arthraxon microphyllus, Arthraxon multinervus, Arthraxon nudum, Arthraxon nudus, Arthraxon prionodes, Arthraxon raizadae, Arthraxon santapaui, Arthraxon submuticus, Arthraxon typicus, Arthraxon villosus, Arthraxon australiensis,
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
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390037-1: 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].