Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
falcatum
ID:
865759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Keng f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 2(1): 16 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865094

Common Names

  • Falcatum Drepanostachyum
  • Drepanostachyum falcatum
  • Falcatum Drepanostachyum Grass

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Description

Drepanostachyum falcatum (also called Falcate drepanostachyum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India. It grows in moist deciduous forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, flat and glabrous. Its inflorescence is a panicle with spikelets that are 4-5 mm long.

Uses & Benefits

Drepanostachyum falcatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drepanostachyum falcatum is small and inconspicuous, with three white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drepanostachyum falcatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Drepanostachyum falcatum

Drepanostachyum falcatum is found in India.

Drepanostachyum falcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drepanostachyum falcatum?

Drepanostachyum falcatum

What is the common name of Drepanostachyum falcatum?

Falcate Drepanostachyum

What is the habitat of Drepanostachyum falcatum?

Drepanostachyum falcatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Geng Bojie (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:912405-1: 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].