Status:
valid
Authors:
Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 446 (1951 publ. 1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849918
Common Names
- Santapau's Hedgehoggrass
- Santapau Hedgehog-grass
- Santapau's Hedgehog-grass
Description
Arthraxon santapaui (also called Santapau's Arthraxon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Arthraxon santapaui 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 santapaui has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arthraxon santapaui is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow-growing and can take up to a year to germinate.
Where to Find Arthraxon santapaui
Arthraxon santapaui can be found in India.
Arthraxon santapaui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arthraxon santapaui?
Arthraxon santapaui
What is the family of Arthraxon santapaui?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Arthraxon santapaui?
India
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390072-1: 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].