Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
873634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chai-Anan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 6: 39 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872969

Common Names

  • Germainia pilosa
  • Pilosa Germainia
  • Germainia

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Description

Germainia pilosa (also called Giant Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a large, robust, and spiny palm, growing up to 20 m tall. It is found in lowland and hill forests, and is often found in disturbed areas. It is also found in mangrove forests.

Uses & Benefits

Germainia pilosa is a species of grass used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Germainia pilosa has small white flowers and small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Germainia pilosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.

Where to Find Germainia pilosa

Germainia pilosa is native to Thailand.

Germainia pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Germainia pilosa?

Germainia pilosa

What is the family of Germainia pilosa?

Poaceae

Where is Germainia pilosa native to?

Southeast Asia

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

Chumsri Chaianan (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chai-Anan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403975-1: 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].