Cyrtococcum deccanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deccanense
ID:
862098
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 255 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861433
Common Names
- Cyrtococcum deccanense
- Deccan Moss
- Deccan Cyrtococcum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtococcum deccanense (also called Deccan cyrtococcum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It has long, thin, green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas. It is often used as a medicinal herb.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtococcum deccanense has no known non-medical uses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtococcum deccanense is a small, white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtococcum deccanense can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Cyrtococcum deccanense
Cyrtococcum deccanense is native to India and can be found in moist forests.
Cyrtococcum deccanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtococcum deccanense?
Cyrtococcum deccanense
What is the common name of Cyrtococcum deccanense?
Deccan Canegrass
What is the habitat of Cyrtococcum deccanense?
It is found in wet, marshy areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows
Species in the Cyrtococcum genus
Cyrtococcum bosseri, Cyrtococcum capitis-york, Cyrtococcum chaetophoron, Cyrtococcum deccanense, Cyrtococcum deltoideum, Cyrtococcum fuscinode, Cyrtococcum humbertianum, Cyrtococcum longipes, Cyrtococcum multinode, Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum, Cyrtococcum patens, Cyrtococcum tamatavense, Cyrtococcum trigonum, Cyrtococcum accrescens,
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
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397249-1: 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].