Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mannii
ID:
859442

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gamble) Stapleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 700 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858777

Common Names

  • Mann's Cephalostachyum
  • Mann's Bamboo
  • Mann's Rattan

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Description

Cephalostachyum mannii (also called Mann's 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 mannii 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 mannii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalostachyum mannii 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 mannii

Cephalostachyum mannii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia.

Cephalostachyum mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalostachyum mannii?

Cephalostachyum mannii

What is the natural habitat of Cephalostachyum mannii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the common uses of Cephalostachyum mannii?

Used for making furniture, flooring, and other decorative items

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

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Christopher Mark Adrian Stapleton (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapleton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997869-1: 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].