Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
851369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Janowski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 85 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850704

Common Names

  • Arundinella filiformis
  • Filiformis Arundinella
  • Thread-like Arundinella

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Description

Arundinella filiformis (also called Thread-like grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows to a height of about 0.3 meters. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arundinella filiformis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arundinella filiformis has small, yellow flowers with a white center and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings have thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundinella filiformis is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1.5 m. It prefers moist soils and full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.

Where to Find Arundinella filiformis

Arundinella filiformis can be found in the wet meadows of the eastern United States.

Arundinella filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundinella filiformis?

Arundinella filiformis

What is the common name of Arundinella filiformis?

Filiform

What is the growth habit of Arundinella filiformis?

It is a clumping, evergreen grass with upright, arching culms.

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

Margaretha Janowski: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janowski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390644-1: 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].