Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
maharashtraensis
ID:
1319644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Potdar & S.R.Yadav

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 625 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332098


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Description

Glyphochloa maharashtraensis (also called Maharashtra Glyphochloa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is an annual grass growing up to 1 m tall. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Glyphochloa maharashtraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glyphochloa maharashtraensis is white or yellow with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyphochloa maharashtraensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most common method, as it is easy and reliable. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Glyphochloa maharashtraensis

Glyphochloa maharashtraensis is native to India and can be found in the state of Maharashtra.

Glyphochloa maharashtraensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyphochloa maharashtraensis?

Glyphochloa maharashtraensis

What is the common name of Glyphochloa maharashtraensis?

Maharashtra Glyphochloa

What is the natural habitat of Glyphochloa maharashtraensis?

It is native to India and is found in dry, sunny areas.

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

Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
G.G. Potdar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Potdar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116136-1: 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].