Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 24: t. 2312 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864697
Common Names
- Dimeria woodrowii
- Woodrow's Dimeria
- Woodrow Dimeria
Description
Dimeria woodrowii (also called Woodrow's Dimeria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimeria woodrowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimeria woodrowii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimeria woodrowii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Dimeria woodrowii
Dimeria woodrowii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Dimeria woodrowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimeria woodrowii?
Dimeria woodrowii
What is the natural habitat of Dimeria woodrowii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
What is the size of Dimeria woodrowii?
It is a small plant, growing to a height of about 1 m.
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:399328-1: 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].