Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
shepherdiana
ID:
1516267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Santos-Gonç., Filg. & L.G.Clark) C.Jesus-Costa & Santos-Gonç.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43: 662 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003234


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Description

Athroostachys shepherdiana (also called Shepherd's Athroostachys, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an herbaceous plant with a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has ovate to elliptic leaves with white spots and pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Athroostachys shepherdiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Athroostachys shepherdiana is white with yellow center, seeds are small and round, seedlings are green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Athroostachys shepherdiana can be propagated by division, stem cuttings, or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Athroostachys shepherdiana

Athroostachys shepherdiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Athroostachys shepherdiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Athroostachys shepherdiana?

Athroostachys shepherdiana

What is the family of Athroostachys shepherdiana?

Araliaceae

Where is Athroostachys shepherdiana native to?

India, Southeast Asia, and China

Species in the Athroostachys genus

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:77194921-1: 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].