Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
abscissa
ID:
1043555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Swallen) LeBlond

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 447 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042893

Common Names

  • Coleataenia abscissa
  • Abscissa Coleataenia
  • Toothed Coleataenia

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Description

Coleataenia abscissa (also called Abscissa coleataenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in wet forests, in shady areas, and on the banks of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Coleataenia abscissa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleataenia abscissa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleataenia abscissa is a tropical perennial plant native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but prefers warm, humid conditions. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Coleataenia abscissa

Coleataenia abscissa can be found in the southeastern United States.

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

R.J. LeBlond (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'LeBlond' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458079-2: 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].