Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
distans
ID:
861122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) McClure

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 9: 79 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860457

Common Names

  • Distans Colanthelia
  • Distans Coral-root
  • Distans Coral-flower

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Description

Colanthelia distans (also called Distant Colanthelia, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa. It is a perennial grass with a short, thick stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks, and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Colanthelia distans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colanthelia distans is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colanthelia distans is a perennial grass native to Southeast Asia. It grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be planted in a sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Colanthelia distans

Colanthelia distans is native to South Africa.

Colanthelia distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colanthelia distans?

Colanthelia distans

What is the common name of Colanthelia distans?

Distant False Brome

What is the natural habitat of Colanthelia distans?

Grasslands and meadows

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:62902-2: 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].