Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
diadelpha
ID:
862940

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 93: 244 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862275

Common Names

  • Decaryochloa diadelpha
  • Two-flowered Decary Grass
  • Two-flowered Decary

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Description

Decaryochloa diadelpha (also called Two-Racemed Decaryochloa, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its stems can reach up to 1 m in height. It grows in open grasslands and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Decaryochloa diadelpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Decaryochloa diadelpha is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decaryochloa diadelpha is a perennial grass that is native to Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted immediately.

Where to Find Decaryochloa diadelpha

Decaryochloa diadelpha can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Decaryochloa diadelpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decaryochloa diadelpha?

Decaryochloa diadelpha

What is the common name of Decaryochloa diadelpha?

Two-awned decaryochloa

What is the habitat of Decaryochloa diadelpha?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Decaryochloa 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

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:397844-1: 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].