Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kokutensis
ID:
917283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teerawat. & Sungkaew

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 747 (2009 publ. 2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916618

Common Names

  • Arundinella kokutensis
  • Kokut Arundinella
  • Arundinella

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Description

Arundinella kokutensis (also called Kokut Arundinella, among many other common names) is a small grass species found in the humid forests of Southeast Asia. It has a single, narrow leaf and a single flower with a white-pink color. It grows in humid, shady areas and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.

Uses & Benefits

Arundinella kokutensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arundinella kokutensis is a small, yellow, tubular flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundinella kokutensis is a perennial grass that is native to Japan. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions can be made in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Arundinella kokutensis

Arundinella kokutensis can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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

Sarawood Sungkaew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sungkaew' in the authors string.
Atchara Teerawatananon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teerawat.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77104514-1: 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].