Cinna latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trevir. ex Göpp.) Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 4: 435 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860194
Common Names
- Cinna Latifolia
- Latifolia Grass
- Grass Cinna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinna latifolia (also called Broadleaf Woodreed, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass with thin, light green culms and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in meadows, thickets, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cinna latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves and flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. The plant is also known to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cinna latifolia is a small, yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black or brown seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinna latifolia is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Where to Find Cinna latifolia
Cinna latifolia is native to the temperate regions of Asia and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Cinna latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinna latifolia?
Cinna latifolia
What is the family of Cinna latifolia?
Poaceae
Where is Cinna latifolia found?
South America
Species in the Cinna 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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30361556-2: 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].