Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxyphyllum
ID:
862107
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst. ex Steud.) Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 31: t. 3096 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861442
Common Names
- Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum
- Oxyphyllum Moss
- Sharp-leaved Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum (also called Oxyphyllous 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 oxyphyllum has no known non-medical uses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum is a small, yellow, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum 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 oxyphyllum
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum can be found in Madagascar.
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum?
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum
What is the common name of Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum?
Oxyphyllous Cyrtococcum
What is the habitat of Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397257-1: 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].