Cephalostachyum latifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
859438
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 140 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858773
Common Names
- Cephalostachyum latifolium
- Broad-leaved Sandbur
- Broad-leaved Sandbur Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalostachyum latifolium (also called Broad-leaved sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalostachyum latifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalostachyum latifolium has small, yellow flowers with an ovate-lanceolate shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalostachyum latifolium is a warm-season grass that is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is tolerant of drought and shade and is used for pasture, hay, and silage.
Where to Find Cephalostachyum latifolium
Cephalostachyum latifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Cephalostachyum latifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalostachyum latifolium?
Cephalostachyum latifolium
What is the natural habitat of Cephalostachyum latifolium?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What are the common uses of Cephalostachyum latifolium?
Used for making furniture, flooring, and other decorative items
Species in the Cephalostachyum genus
Cephalostachyum burmanicum, Cephalostachyum capitatum, Cephalostachyum flavescens, Cephalostachyum langbianense, Cephalostachyum latifolium, Cephalostachyum mannii, Cephalostachyum mindorense, Cephalostachyum pallidum, Cephalostachyum scandens, Cephalostachyum chinense, Cephalostachyum sanguineum, Cephalostachyum pingbianense, Cephalostachyum mindorensis, Cephalostachyum mishimianum,
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
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395372-1: 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].