Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
junnarensis
ID:
850515

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.K.Jain & Hemadri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 68: 300 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849850

Common Names

  • Junnarensis lovegrass
  • Junnarensis love-grass
  • Junnarensis grass

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Description

Arthraxon junnarensis (also called Junnarense 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 junnarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arthraxon junnarensis has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and cylindrical. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthraxon junnarensis 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 junnarensis

Arthraxon junnarensis is native to China. It is found in moist, shady areas of forests.

Arthraxon junnarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthraxon junnarensis?

Arthraxon junnarensis

What type of plant is Arthraxon junnarensis?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Arthraxon junnarensis?

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

Koppula Hemadri (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemadri' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390043-1: 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].