Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bombaiensis
ID:
1415521

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bor) Gosavi, S.R.Yadav, Praveen Karanth & Survesw.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 54: 172 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427986

Common Names

  • Glyphochloa bombaiensis
  • Bombaiensis Glyphochloa
  • Bombaiensis's Glyphochloa

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Description

Glyphochloa bombaiensis (also called Bombay glyphochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It has a tufted growth habit and is characterized by its short, erect stems and narrow leaves. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Glyphochloa bombaiensis is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyphochloa bombaiensis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyphochloa bombaiensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Glyphochloa bombaiensis

Glyphochloa bombaiensis is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Glyphochloa bombaiensis FAQ

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Glyphochloa bombaiensis

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Poaceae

What is the common name of Glyphochloa bombaiensis?

Bombay Glyphochloa

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
Siddharthan Surveswaran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Survesw.' in the authors string.
K.V.C. Gosavi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gosavi' in the authors string.
K. Praveen Karanth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Praveen Karanth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77166524-1: 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].