Status:
valid
Authors:
V.J.Nair, Sreek. & N.C.Nair
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 80: 396 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850681
Common Names
- Cannanorica Bamboo
- Arundinella cannanorica
- Reed Bamboo
Description
Arundinella cannanorica (also called Cannanore grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South-East Asia. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6m. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Arundinella cannanorica is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Arundinella cannanorica is a small, white, and fragrant. Its seed is a small, black, and round. Its seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arundinella cannanorica is a perennial grass native to South Asia. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer as well.
Where to Find Arundinella cannanorica
Arundinella cannanorica can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Arundinella cannanorica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arundinella cannanorica?
Arundinella cannanorica
What type of grass is Arundinella cannanorica?
Arundinella cannanorica is a perennial grass species.
Where does Arundinella cannanorica grow?
Arundinella cannanorica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Arundinella genus
Arundinella barbinodis,
Arundinella bengalensis,
Arundinella berteroniana,
Arundinella blephariphylla,
Arundinella cannanorica,
Arundinella ciliata,
Arundinella cochinchinensis,
Arundinella dagana,
Arundinella decempedalis,
Arundinella deppeana,
Arundinella filiformis,
Arundinella flavida,
Arundinella fluviatilis,
Arundinella furva,
Arundinella fuscata,
Arundinella grandiflora,
Arundinella grevillensis,
Arundinella hirta,
Arundinella hispida,
Arundinella holcoides,
Arundinella hookeri,
Arundinella intricata,
Arundinella khasiana,
Arundinella laxiflora,
Arundinella leptochloa,
Arundinella longispicata,
Arundinella mesophylla,
Arundinella metzii,
Arundinella montana,
Arundinella nepalensis,
Arundinella nervosa,
Arundinella nodosa,
Arundinella parviflora,
Arundinella pumila,
Arundinella purpurea,
Arundinella rupestris,
Arundinella setosa,
Arundinella spicata,
Arundinella thwaitesii,
Arundinella tricholepis,
Arundinella tuberculata,
Arundinella vaginata,
Arundinella villosa,
Arundinella yunnanensis,
Arundinella kokutensis,
Arundinella longiscata,
Arundinella kerrii,
Arundinella ravii,
Arundinella chassanica,
Arundinella pradeepiana,
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:903594-1: 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].