Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fischeri
ID:
865275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 564 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864610

Common Names

  • Fischeri Dimeria
  • Dimeria Fischeri
  • Dimeria Grass

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Description

Dimeria fischeri (also called 'Fischer's Dimeria', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands, and can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Dimeria fischeri is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance to drought and is often used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dimeria fischeri 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, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimeria fischeri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Dimeria fischeri

Dimeria fischeri is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Dimeria fischeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimeria fischeri?

Dimeria fischeri

What is the family of Dimeria fischeri?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Dimeria fischeri?

Fischer's Dimeria

Species in the Dimeria genus

Dimeria acinaciformis, Dimeria agasthyamalayana, Dimeria aristata, Dimeria avenacea, Dimeria balakrishnaniana, Dimeria ballardii, Dimeria bialata, Dimeria blatteri, Dimeria borii, Dimeria chelariensis, Dimeria chloridiformis, Dimeria connivens, Dimeria copeana, Dimeria copei, Dimeria deccanensis, Dimeria eradii, Dimeria falcata, Dimeria fischeri, Dimeria gracilis, Dimeria guangxiensis, Dimeria hohenackeri, Dimeria idukkiensis, Dimeria jainii, Dimeria josephii, Dimeria kalavoorensis, Dimeria kanjirapallilana, Dimeria keenanii, Dimeria keralae, Dimeria kollimalayana, Dimeria kurzii, Dimeria lawsonii, Dimeria lehmannii, Dimeria madagascariensis, Dimeria mahendragiriensis, Dimeria manongarivensis, Dimeria mooneyi, Dimeria namboodiriana, Dimeria neglecta, Dimeria orissae, Dimeria ornithopoda, Dimeria paniculata, Dimeria perrieri, Dimeria pubescens, Dimeria raizadae, Dimeria sivarajanii, Dimeria solitaria, Dimeria sreenarayanae, Dimeria stapfiana, Dimeria thwaitesii, Dimeria woodrowii,

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399288-1: 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].