Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 25: t. 2395 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860908
Common Names
- Cyathopus
- Cyathopus Plant
- Cyathopus Grass
Description
Cyathopus sikkimensis (also called Sikkim cyathopus, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is an annual grass growing up to 1 m tall, with an erect stem and a tuft of leaves at the top. It grows in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and damp forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathopus sikkimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Cyathopus sikkimensis is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are small, with round shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathopus sikkimensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Cyathopus sikkimensis
Cyathopus sikkimensis can be found in the tropical regions of South Asia.
Cyathopus sikkimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathopus sikkimensis?
Cyathopus sikkimensis
What is the common name of Cyathopus sikkimensis?
Sikkim Cyathopus
What is the family of Cyathopus sikkimensis?
Amaranthaceae
Species in the Cyathopus 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324979-1: 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].