Status:
valid
Authors:
(Swallen) Zuloaga
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 105: 191 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021766
Common Names
- Cnidochloa longipedicellata
- Longipedicellata
- Long-stalked Cnidochloa
Description
Cnidochloa longipedicellata (also called Long-pedicelled Cnidochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and meadows. The leaves are linear and have a smooth margin. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small, round, and brown.
Uses & Benefits
Cnidochloa longipedicellata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye and for its fragrant wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cnidochloa longipedicellata are small, white and fragrant, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cnidochloa longipedicellata is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Cnidochloa longipedicellata
Cnidochloa longipedicellata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Cnidochloa longipedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cnidochloa longipedicellata?
Cnidochloa longipedicellata
What is the common name of Cnidochloa longipedicellata?
Longipedicellata
What is the natural habitat of Cnidochloa longipedicellata?
Grasslands and meadows
Species in the Cnidochloa 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77211544-1: 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].