Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mekongense
ID:
874769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Camus) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Grass. Burma, Ceylon, India & Pakistan : 687 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874104

Common Names

  • Hemisorghum mekongense
  • Mekong Hemisorghum
  • Mekong Hemisorghum

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Description

Hemisorghum mekongense (also called 'Mekong Sorghum', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in wet meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and a creeping habit, and can form a dense mat of foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Hemisorghum mekongense is used as a traditional medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemisorghum mekongense is a small, yellow-green spikelet, while its seed is a small, dark brown grain. Its seedlings have a long, slender stem with narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemisorghum mekongense is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hemisorghum mekongense

Hemisorghum mekongense is native to Asia and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.

Hemisorghum mekongense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemisorghum mekongense?

Hemisorghum mekongense

What is the natural habitat of Hemisorghum mekongense?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the conservation status of Hemisorghum mekongense?

Least Concern

Species in the Hemisorghum genus

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404728-1: 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].