Dinebra polystachyos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) E.A.Kellogg
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 163: 503 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022161
Common Names
- Dinebra polystachyos
- Polystachyos Dinebra
- Polystachyos Dinebra Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dinebra polystachyos (also called White-flower, White-flower Tree, and White-flower Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dinebra polystachyos is used as an ornamental plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dinebra polystachyos has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dinebra polystachyos can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and in a warm location. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them to their permanent location.
Where to Find Dinebra polystachyos
Dinebra polystachyos can be found in Central and South America.
Dinebra polystachyos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dinebra polystachyos?
Dinebra polystachyos
What type of plant is Dinebra polystachyos?
Dinebra polystachyos is a shrub.
Where does Dinebra polystachyos grow?
Dinebra polystachyos is native to India.
Species in the Dinebra 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77212134-1: 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].