Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
873673

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 26: 567 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873008

Common Names

  • Gigantochloa cochinchinensis
  • Cochinchinensis Gigantochloa
  • Gigantochloa

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Description

Gigantochloa cochinchinensis (also called Gigantochloa cochinchinensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is a perennial grass with thin, upright stems and narrow, linear leaves. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets with awns.

Uses & Benefits

Gigantochloa cochinchinensis 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

Gigantochloa cochinchinensis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gigantochloa cochinchinensis is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 25 m in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Gigantochloa cochinchinensis

Gigantochloa cochinchinensis is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Gigantochloa cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gigantochloa cochinchinensis?

Gigantochloa cochinchinensis

What is the common name of Gigantochloa cochinchinensis?

Common name of Gigantochloa cochinchinensis

What is the natural habitat of Gigantochloa cochinchinensis?

Natural habitat of Gigantochloa cochinchinensis

Species in the Gigantochloa genus

Gigantochloa achmadii, Gigantochloa albociliata, Gigantochloa albopilosa, Gigantochloa albovestita, Gigantochloa apus, Gigantochloa atroviolacea, Gigantochloa atter, Gigantochloa aya, Gigantochloa baliana, Gigantochloa balui, Gigantochloa calcicola, Gigantochloa cochinchinensis, Gigantochloa compressa, Gigantochloa densa, Gigantochloa dinhensis, Gigantochloa felix, Gigantochloa hasskarliana, Gigantochloa hayatae, Gigantochloa hirtinoda, Gigantochloa holttumiana, Gigantochloa hosseusii, Gigantochloa kuring, Gigantochloa latifolia, Gigantochloa levis, Gigantochloa ligulata, Gigantochloa longiprophylla, Gigantochloa luteostriata, Gigantochloa macrostachya, Gigantochloa magentea, Gigantochloa manggong, Gigantochloa membranoidea, Gigantochloa multiculmis, Gigantochloa nigrociliata, Gigantochloa papyracea, Gigantochloa parviflora, Gigantochloa parvifolia, Gigantochloa poilanei, Gigantochloa pruriens, Gigantochloa pubinervis, Gigantochloa pubipetiolata, Gigantochloa ridleyi, Gigantochloa robusta, Gigantochloa rostrata, Gigantochloa scortechinii, Gigantochloa serik, Gigantochloa tenuispiculata, Gigantochloa thoi, Gigantochloa tomentosa, Gigantochloa velutina, Gigantochloa verticillata,

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403994-1: 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].