Dimeria veldkampii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiran Raj & Sivad.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 183 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908593
Common Names
- Dimeria veldkampii
- Veldkampii Dimeria
- Dimeria Veldkampii
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Dimeria veldkampii (also called Dimeria veldkampii, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimeria veldkampii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dimeria veldkampii has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Dimeria veldkampii is a grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Mowing should be done to keep the grass in shape.
Where to Find Dimeria veldkampii
Dimeria veldkampii is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
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
M.S. Kiran Raj: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiran Raj' in the authors string.
Mayandy Sivadasan (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivad.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77094506-1: 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].