Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
longipes
ID:
862102

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight & Arn. ex Hook.f.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 27: 118 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861437

Common Names

  • Cyrtococcum longipes
  • Longipes Moss
  • Long-footed Moss

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Description

Cyrtococcum longipes (also called Long-stalked 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 longipes has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtococcum longipes 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtococcum longipes can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C.

Where to Find Cyrtococcum longipes

Cyrtococcum longipes is native to tropical and subtropical regions and can be found in humid and moist habitats.

Cyrtococcum longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtococcum longipes?

Cyrtococcum longipes

What is the common name of Cyrtococcum longipes?

Long-legged Cyrtococcum

What is the habitat of Cyrtococcum longipes?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397253-1: 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].