Gelidocalamus latifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolius
ID:
873612
Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.H.Dai & T.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 4(1): 53 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872947
Common Names
- Broad-leaved Gelidocalamus
- Broad-leaved Spikemoss
- Broad-leaved Spike Moss
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Gelidocalamus latifolius (also called Gelidocalamus latifolius, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to China and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is a perennial grass with thin, upright stems and broad, linear leaves. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets with awns.
Uses & Benefits
Gelidocalamus latifolius is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gelidocalamus latifolius has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown with a rough surface. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Gelidocalamus latifolius can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.
Where to Find Gelidocalamus latifolius
Gelidocalamus latifolius is native to China.
Species in the Gelidocalamus genus
Gelidocalamus annulatus, Gelidocalamus dongdingensis, Gelidocalamus kunishii, Gelidocalamus latifolius, Gelidocalamus longiinternodus, Gelidocalamus monophyllus, Gelidocalamus multifolius, Gelidocalamus rutilans, Gelidocalamus solidus, Gelidocalamus stellatus, Gelidocalamus subsolidus, Gelidocalamus tessellatus, Gelidocalamus velutinus, Gelidocalamus xunwuensis, Gelidocalamus fengkaiensis,
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
T. Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Chen' in the authors string.
Qi Hui Dai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.H.Dai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929251-1: 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].