Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst. ex Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Nieuwe Verh. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. Amsterdam , ser. 3, 4: 35 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864622
Common Names
- Hohenackeri Dimeria
- Dimeria Hohenackeri
- Dimeria Grass
Description
Dimeria hohenackeri (also called Hohenacker's dimeria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India. It grows in semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, flat and glabrous. Its inflorescence is a panicle with spikelets that are 4-5 mm long.
Uses & Benefits
Dimeria hohenackeri 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dimeria hohenackeri sub. hohenackeri
Dimeria hohenackeri sub. kodaguensis Kiran Raj, Sivad. & Dileep
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimeria hohenackeri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, green, and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimeria hohenackeri 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 hohenackeri
Dimeria hohenackeri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Dimeria hohenackeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimeria hohenackeri?
Dimeria hohenackeri
What is the family of Dimeria hohenackeri?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Dimeria hohenackeri?
Hohenacker'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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399295-1: 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].