Gymnopogon aristiglumis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aristiglumis
ID:
874248
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 40: 82 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873583
Common Names
- Gymnopogon aristiglumis
- Aristiglumis Gymnopogon
- Gymnopogon Aristiglumis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnopogon aristiglumis (also called Aristiglumis Gymnopogon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with an erect stem up to 3.2 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnopogon aristiglumis is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymnopogon aristiglumis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnopogon aristiglumis is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the lower portion of the stem and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Gymnopogon aristiglumis
Gymnopogon aristiglumis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Gymnopogon genus
Gymnopogon ambiguus, Gymnopogon aristiglumis, Gymnopogon brevifolius, Gymnopogon burchellii, Gymnopogon chapmanianus, Gymnopogon delicatulus, Gymnopogon doellii, Gymnopogon fastigiatus, Gymnopogon foliosus, Gymnopogon glaber, Gymnopogon grandiflorus, Gymnopogon legrandii, Gymnopogon spicatus, Gymnopogon toldensis,
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115776-2: 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].