Arthraxon jubatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 6: 358 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849848
Common Names
- Jubatus lovegrass
- Jubatus love-grass
- Jubatus grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arthraxon jubatus (also called Jubate Arthraxon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist and wet habitats, and has long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
Uses & Benefits
Arthraxon jubatus is a species of grass that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder for livestock. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arthraxon jubatus has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and cylindrical. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arthraxon jubatus 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 jubatus
Arthraxon jubatus is native to India, China, and Japan. It is found in moist, shady areas of forests.
Arthraxon jubatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arthraxon jubatus?
Arthraxon jubatus
What type of plant is Arthraxon jubatus?
Grass
What is the natural habitat of Arthraxon jubatus?
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390041-1: 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].