Helictochloa bromoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bromoides
ID:
922371
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gouan) Romero Zarco
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Candollea 66: 96 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921706
Common Names
- Helictochloa bromoides
- Bromoides Helictochloa
- Bromoides Helictochloa Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helictochloa bromoides (also called 'Helictochloa', 'Helictochloa bromoides', among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to North America and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is common in the United States and Canada.
Uses & Benefits
Helictochloa bromoides is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Helictochloa bromoides sub. pauneroi (Romero Zarco) Romero ZarcoHelictochloa bromoides sub. bromoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helictochloa bromoides has yellow flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helictochloa bromoides is a perennial grass that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a sunny, well-drained location.
Where to Find Helictochloa bromoides
Helictochloa bromoides is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands.
Species in the Helictochloa genus
Helictochloa planiculmis, Helictochloa aetolica, Helictochloa agropyroides, Helictochloa albinervis, Helictochloa armeniaca, Helictochloa blaui, Helictochloa cincinnata, Helictochloa praeusta, Helictochloa crassifolia, Helictochloa dahurica, Helictochloa gervaisii, Helictochloa hackelii, Helictochloa hookeri, Helictochloa levis, Helictochloa lusitanica, Helictochloa marginata, Helictochloa compressa, Helictochloa bromoides, Helictochloa murcica, Helictochloa pruinosa, Helictochloa talaverae, Helictochloa versicolor, Helictochloa pratensis,
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
Antoine Gouan (1733-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gouan' in the authors string.
Carlos Romero Zarco (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romero Zarco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113265-1: 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].