Castellia tuberculosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moris) Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 74: 90 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858376
Common Names
- Tuberculosa Hairgrass
- Castellia tuberculosa
- Hairgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castellia tuberculosa (also called Castellia tuberculosa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from open meadows to dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Castellia tuberculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Castellia tuberculosa are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castellia tuberculosa is a perennial grass native to South America. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought. It can be propagated by seed or division and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Castellia tuberculosa
Castellia tuberculosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Castellia tuberculosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castellia tuberculosa?
Castellia tuberculosa
What is the common name of Castellia tuberculosa?
Tuberculate Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Castellia tuberculosa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Castellia 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
Giuseppe Giacinto Moris (1796-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moris' in the authors string.
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395078-1: 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].