Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
braiana
ID:
1324611

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.N.Nguyen & V.T.Tran

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Blumea 58: 31 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337065

Common Names

  • Cochinchinochloa braiana
  • Braiana Cochinchinochloa
  • Braiana's Cochinchinochloa

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Description

Cochinchinochloa braiana (also called Braian's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Southeast Asia. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cochinchinochloa braiana has been used as a traditional medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cochinchinochloa braiana has small, yellow flowers with 4 petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are black and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cochinchinochloa braiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Cochinchinochloa braiana

Cochinchinochloa braiana can be found in Vietnam.

Cochinchinochloa braiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cochinchinochloa braiana?

Cochinchinochloa braiana

What is the common name of Cochinchinochloa braiana?

Braian's Grass

What is the natural habitat of Cochinchinochloa braiana?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Cochinchinochloa 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

Van Tien Tran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Tran' in the authors string.
Hoang Nghia Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.N.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132499-1: 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].