Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
stapfii
ID:
1329452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baldini & O.Ortiz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 203: 273 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341906


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Description

Cryptochloa stapfii (also called Stapf's Cryptochloa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a single, erect stem and alternate leaves. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptochloa stapfii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptochloa stapfii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, fragrant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptochloa stapfii is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stem or root and should be placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cryptochloa stapfii

Cryptochloa stapfii is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Cameroon, Nigeria, and Uganda.

Cryptochloa stapfii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptochloa stapfii?

Cryptochloa stapfii

What is the natural habitat of Cryptochloa stapfii?

Cryptochloa stapfii is found in Thailand.

What is the flowering season of Cryptochloa stapfii?

Cryptochloa stapfii flowers in the spring and summer months.

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

Riccardo M. Baldini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baldini' in the authors string.
Orlando O. Ortiz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Ortiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145971-1: 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].