Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
864009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) Brandenburg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 118: 135 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863344

Common Names

  • Obovata Diarrhena
  • Diarrhena Obovata
  • Obovata Grass

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Description

Diarrhena obovata (also called Obovate Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia, Europe, and North America. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Diarrhena obovata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, headaches, and fever. It is also used to treat digestive disorders and to improve the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diarrhena obovata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diarrhena obovata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps of plants can be divided and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Diarrhena obovata

Diarrhena obovata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Diarrhena obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diarrhena obovata?

Diarrhena obovata

What is the common name of Diarrhena obovata?

N/A

Where is Diarrhena obovata native to?

Central and South America

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

Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
David M. Brandenburg (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandenburg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962720-1: 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].