Drepanostachyum khasianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khasianum
ID:
865773
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munro) Keng f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 2(1): 18 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865108
Common Names
- Khasianum Drepanostachyum
- Drepanostachyum khasianum
- Khasianum Drepanostachyum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drepanostachyum khasianum (also called Khasi 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 khasianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drepanostachyum khasianum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite, narrow leaves.
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Drepanostachyum khasianum 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 khasianum
Drepanostachyum khasianum is found in India.
Species in the Drepanostachyum genus
Drepanostachyum ampullare, Drepanostachyum annulatum, Drepanostachyum falcatum, Drepanostachyum fractiflexum, Drepanostachyum intermedium, Drepanostachyum khasianum, Drepanostachyum kurzii, Drepanostachyum membranaceum, Drepanostachyum polystachyum, Drepanostachyum semiorbiculatum, Drepanostachyum naibunensoides,
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
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' 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:912408-1: 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].