Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
carica
ID:
854331

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Mill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkey 9: 623 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853666

Common Names

  • Bellardiochloa carica
  • Carica Bellardiochloa
  • Carica Bellardiochloa Grass

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Description

Bellardiochloa carica (also called 'Carica', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bellardiochloa carica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellardiochloa carica has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellardiochloa carica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Bellardiochloa carica

Bellardiochloa carica can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa.

Bellardiochloa carica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellardiochloa carica?

Bellardiochloa carica

What is the common name of Bellardiochloa carica?

Caric Bellardiochloa

What is the natural habitat of Bellardiochloa carica?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:905728-1: 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].