Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
coarctata
ID:
1552465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eaton) P.M.Peterson, Soreng, Romasch. & Barberá

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-39: 11 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032362

Common Names

  • Greeneochloa coarctata
  • Coarctate Greeneochloa
  • Coarctate Grama-Grass

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Description

Greeneochloa coarctata (also called Coarctate Greeneochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central America, from southern Mexico to Panama, and is found in wet forests and along rivers. It has narrow, flat leaves, and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Greeneochloa coarctata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, cough, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Greeneochloa coarctata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greeneochloa coarctata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Greeneochloa coarctata

Greeneochloa coarctata is native to China.

Greeneochloa coarctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greeneochloa coarctata?

Greeneochloa coarctata

What is the common name of Greeneochloa coarctata?

Coarctata Greeneochloa

What type of plant is Greeneochloa coarctata?

Grass

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77206787-1: 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].