Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
venustum
ID:
874770

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thwaites) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 27: 448 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874105

Common Names

  • Hemisorghum venustum
  • Venust Hemisorghum
  • Venust Hemisorghum

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Description

Hemisorghum venustum (also called 'Beautiful Sorghum', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. 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 venustum 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 venustum 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 venustum 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 venustum

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

Hemisorghum venustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemisorghum venustum?

Hemisorghum venustum

What is the natural habitat of Hemisorghum venustum?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the conservation status of Hemisorghum venustum?

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

George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404729-1: 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].