Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
judziewiczii
ID:
850645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Davidse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 81 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849980

Common Names

  • Arthrostylidium judziewiczii
  • Judziewicz's Arthrostylidium
  • Judziewiczii Arthrostylidium

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Description

Arthrostylidium judziewiczii (also called Judziewicz’s Arthrostylidium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Arthrostylidium judziewiczii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arthrostylidium judziewiczii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthrostylidium judziewiczii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate some drought. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or fall and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge.

Where to Find Arthrostylidium judziewiczii

Arthrostylidium judziewiczii is native to Central and South America. It is found in wet forests, swamps, and marshes.

Arthrostylidium judziewiczii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthrostylidium judziewiczii?

Arthrostylidium judziewiczii

What is the family of Arthrostylidium judziewiczii?

Poaceae

Where is Arthrostylidium judziewiczii 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

Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305743-2: 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].