Arthropogon sorengii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sorengii
ID:
1043362
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gir.-Cañas
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 33: 399 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042700
Common Names
- Soreng's Arthropogon
- Soreng's Grass
- Soreng's Wiregrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arthropogon sorengii (also called Soreng's Arthropogon, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Arthropogon sorengii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arthropogon sorengii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arthropogon sorengii is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought conditions. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular fertilization.
Where to Find Arthropogon sorengii
Arthropogon sorengii is found in South America.
Species in the Arthropogon genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Diego Giraldo-Cañas (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gir.-Cañas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120981-1: 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].