Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
friesiorum
ID:
860984

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 307 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860319

Common Names

  • Coelachne friesiorum
  • Fries' Coelachne
  • Fries' Hairgrass

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Description

Coelachne friesiorum (also called 'Fries's Ricegrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open, dry, rocky areas. It has narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Coelachne friesiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelachne friesiorum has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelachne friesiorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud each and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Coelachne friesiorum

Coelachne friesiorum can be found in South America.

Coelachne friesiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelachne friesiorum?

Coelachne friesiorum

What are the common names for Coelachne friesiorum?

Fries' grass, Fries' grass-rush

What is the habitat of Coelachne friesiorum?

It is found in wet meadows, wet grasslands, and marshes

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396449-1: 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].