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
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.
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
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].