Dinochloa kolakaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Widjaja & Ervianti
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 18: 122 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031967
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Dinochloa kolakaensis (also called Kolaka Dinochloa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial grass native to Indonesia. It has narrow, green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It prefers warm, humid climates and is often found in open woodlands and along riversides.
Uses & Benefits
Dinochloa kolakaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dinochloa kolakaensis is a small, yellow-green bloom that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dinochloa kolakaensis is best done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with fine soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location. Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks. Propagation by division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. Divide the clumps into sections and replant in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dinochloa kolakaensis
Dinochloa kolakaensis is native to Indonesia.
Dinochloa kolakaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dinochloa kolakaensis?
Dinochloa kolakaensis
Where is Dinochloa kolakaensis native to?
Indonesia
What type of soil does Dinochloa kolakaensis prefer?
Well-draining, sandy soil
Species in the Dinochloa genus
Dinochloa acutiflora, Dinochloa alata, Dinochloa albociliata, Dinochloa andamanica, Dinochloa barbata, Dinochloa cordata, Dinochloa darvelana, Dinochloa dielsiana, Dinochloa elmeri, Dinochloa erecta, Dinochloa glabrescens, Dinochloa hirsuta, Dinochloa kostermansiana, Dinochloa luconiae, Dinochloa maclellandii, Dinochloa malayana, Dinochloa matmat, Dinochloa nicobariana, Dinochloa obclavata, Dinochloa oblonga, Dinochloa orenuda, Dinochloa palawanensis, Dinochloa prunifera, Dinochloa puberula, Dinochloa pubiramea, Dinochloa robusta, Dinochloa scabrida, Dinochloa scandens, Dinochloa sepang, Dinochloa sipitangensis, Dinochloa sublaevigata, Dinochloa trichogona, Dinochloa truncata, Dinochloa utilis, Dinochloa aopaensis, Dinochloa morowaliensis, Dinochloa petasiensis, Dinochloa bungintimbensis, Dinochloa glabra, Dinochloa karaboensis, Dinochloa khoonmengii, Dinochloa kolakaensis, Dinochloa mekonggensis, Dinochloa multibrachiata, Dinochloa sessilifolia, Dinochloa wartabonei, Dinochloa bapoensis,
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:77204442-1: 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].