Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wright. 2: 531 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849972
Common Names
- Fimbriate Arthrostylidium
- Fimbriate Arthrostylidium Plant
- Fimbriate Arthrostylidium Flower
Description
Arthrostylidium fimbriatum (also called Fringed Arthrostylidium, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to India. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arthrostylidium fimbriatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arthrostylidium fimbriatum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of hairs at the tip of the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arthrostylidium fimbriatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Arthrostylidium fimbriatum
Arthrostylidium fimbriatum is native to Central and South America. It is found in wet forests, swamps, and marshes.
Arthrostylidium fimbriatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arthrostylidium fimbriatum?
Arthrostylidium fimbriatum
What is the family of Arthrostylidium fimbriatum?
Poaceae
Where is Arthrostylidium fimbriatum found?
Central and South America
Species in the Arthrostylidium genus
Arthrostylidium auriculatum,
Arthrostylidium canaliculatum,
Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense,
Arthrostylidium cubense,
Arthrostylidium distichum,
Arthrostylidium ekmanii,
Arthrostylidium excelsum,
Arthrostylidium fimbriatum,
Arthrostylidium fimbrinodum,
Arthrostylidium grandifolium,
Arthrostylidium haitiense,
Arthrostylidium judziewiczii,
Arthrostylidium longiflorum,
Arthrostylidium merostachyoides,
Arthrostylidium multispicatum,
Arthrostylidium obtusatum,
Arthrostylidium pubescens,
Arthrostylidium punctulatum,
Arthrostylidium reflexum,
Arthrostylidium sarmentosum,
Arthrostylidium scandens,
Arthrostylidium schomburgkii,
Arthrostylidium simpliciusculum,
Arthrostylidium urbanii,
Arthrostylidium venezuelae,
Arthrostylidium virolinense,
Arthrostylidium youngianum,
Arthrostylidium berryi,
Arthrostylidium cachimboense,
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:390111-1: 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].