Status:
valid
Authors:
Sunil, Naveen Kum. & Sanilkum.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 8: 517 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342922
Common Names
- Variam Garnotia
- Variam Grass
- Garnotia variyamensis
Description
Garnotia variyamensis (also called Garnotia variyamensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to India. It grows in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Garnotia variyamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garnotia variyamensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow leaves. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garnotia variyamensis is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Garnotia variyamensis
Garnotia variyamensis is native to India. It can be found in moist forests and along roadsides at elevations up to 2,000 m.
Garnotia variyamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garnotia variyamensis?
Garnotia variyamensis
What is the common name of Garnotia variyamensis?
Varyam Garnotia
Where is Garnotia variyamensis found?
Garnotia variyamensis is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Species in the Garnotia genus
Garnotia arborum,
Garnotia arundinacea,
Garnotia cheesemanii,
Garnotia courtallensis,
Garnotia depressa,
Garnotia divergens,
Garnotia elata,
Garnotia emodi,
Garnotia exaristata,
Garnotia fergusonii,
Garnotia foliosa,
Garnotia fuscata,
Garnotia gracilis,
Garnotia linearis,
Garnotia micrantha,
Garnotia normanii,
Garnotia panicoides,
Garnotia patula,
Garnotia raiateensis,
Garnotia scoparia,
Garnotia sechellensis,
Garnotia spadicea,
Garnotia st-johnii,
Garnotia stricta,
Garnotia tenella,
Garnotia thailandica,
Garnotia villosa,
Garnotia variyamensis,
Garnotia undulata,
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
V.V. Naveen Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naveen Kum.' in the authors string.
M.G. Sanilkumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanilkum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148155-1: 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].