Arthraxon prionodes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) Dandy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Sudan 3: 399 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849905
Common Names
- Prionodes Hedgehoggrass
- Prionodes Hedgehog-grass
- Prionodes-leaved Hedgehoggrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arthraxon prionodes (also called Prionodes 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 prionodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in dry areas and is known for its drought tolerance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arthraxon prionodes 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 prionodes is a clump-forming, perennial grass that grows up to 1.2 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Arthraxon prionodes
Arthraxon prionodes is native to India, China, and Japan. It is found in moist, shady areas of forests.
Arthraxon prionodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arthraxon prionodes?
Arthraxon prionodes
What is the common name of Arthraxon prionodes?
Prionodes grass
What is the habitat of Arthraxon prionodes?
Arthraxon prionodes is found in dry open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas
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
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390067-1: 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].