Status:
valid
Authors:
(Filg., Davidse & Zuloaga) Alicia López & Morrone
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 675 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317909
Common Names
- Axonopus hydrolithicus
- Hydrolithic Axonopus
- Hydrolithic Carpetgrass
Description
Axonopus hydrolithicus (also called 'Water-stone Axonopus', among many other common names) is a grass native to the Cerrado of Brazil. It grows in open woodlands and savannas, often on rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Axonopus hydrolithicus is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Axonopus hydrolithicus has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Axonopus hydrolithicus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Once established, Axonopus hydrolithicus can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Axonopus hydrolithicus
Axonopus hydrolithicus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Axonopus hydrolithicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Axonopus hydrolithicus?
Axonopus hydrolithicus
What is the natural habitat of Axonopus hydrolithicus?
Tropical and subtropical grasslands
What is the flower color of Axonopus hydrolithicus?
White to pale yellow
Species in the Axonopus genus
Axonopus amapaensis,
Axonopus anceps,
Axonopus andinus,
Axonopus argentinus,
Axonopus aureus,
Axonopus boliviensis,
Axonopus brasiliensis,
Axonopus capillaris,
Axonopus casiquiarensis,
Axonopus caulescens,
Axonopus centralis,
Axonopus chaseae,
Axonopus chimantensis,
Axonopus chrysoblepharis,
Axonopus ciliatifolius,
Axonopus comans,
Axonopus comatus,
Axonopus complanatus,
Axonopus compressus,
Axonopus conduplicatus,
Axonopus cuatrecasasii,
Axonopus debilis,
Axonopus elegantulus,
Axonopus eminens,
Axonopus equitans,
Axonopus fastigiatus,
Axonopus fissifolius,
Axonopus flabelliformis,
Axonopus flexuosus,
Axonopus furcatus,
Axonopus gracilis,
Axonopus grandifolius,
Axonopus herzogii,
Axonopus hoehnei,
Axonopus jeanyae,
Axonopus junciformis,
Axonopus kuhlmannii,
Axonopus laxiflorus,
Axonopus laxus,
Axonopus leptostachyus,
Axonopus longispicus,
Axonopus magallanesiae,
Axonopus marginatus,
Axonopus morronei,
Axonopus oiapocensis,
Axonopus paschalis,
Axonopus passourae,
Axonopus pennellii,
Axonopus piccae,
Axonopus poiophyllus,
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
Alicia López: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alicia López' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130168-1: 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].