Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
belsonii
ID:
875289

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 127 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874624

Common Names

  • Homopholis belsonii
  • Belson's Homopholis
  • Belson's Homopholis Grass

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Description

Homopholis belsonii (also called Belson's Homopholis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Homopholis belsonii is a species of grass used for landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homopholis belsonii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homopholis belsonii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types and is tolerant of drought. It is best grown in areas with mild winters and hot summers. It can be propagated by seed or division and should be planted in spring or early summer. It can be mowed to keep it in a neat and tidy form.

Where to Find Homopholis belsonii

Homopholis belsonii can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands in Europe and North America.

Species in the Homopholis 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

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:405122-1: 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].