Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rigida
ID:
865365

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Pap. Dept. Biol. Univ. Queensland 1(19): 2 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864700

Common Names

  • Dimorphochloa rigida
  • Rigid Dimorphochloa
  • Stiff Dimorphochloa

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Description

Dimorphochloa rigida (also called Rigid Dimorphochloa, 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

Dimorphochloa rigida 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 Dimorphochloa rigida 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

Dimorphochloa rigida 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 Dimorphochloa rigida

Dimorphochloa rigida can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Dimorphochloa rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimorphochloa rigida?

Dimorphochloa rigida

What is the natural habitat of Dimorphochloa rigida?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.

What is the size of Dimorphochloa rigida?

It is a small plant, growing to a height of about 1 m.

Species in the Dimorphochloa genus

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399331-1: 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].