Davidsea attenuata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thwaites) Soderstr. & R.P.Ellis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 72: 59 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862265
Common Names
- Davidsea attenuata
- Attenuata Davidsea
- Davidsea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Davidsea attenuata (also called Davidsea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and leaves that are up to 10 cm long. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Davidsea attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Davidsea attenuata is small and yellow, with a single pistil and three stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a thin coating. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Davidsea attenuata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Davidsea attenuata
Davidsea attenuata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Davidsea attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davidsea attenuata?
Davidsea attenuata
What is the common name of Davidsea attenuata?
Attenuate davidsea
What is the habitat of Davidsea attenuata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Davidsea 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
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
Roger Pearson Ellis (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Ellis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945940-1: 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].