Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 103 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874632
Common Names
- Homozeugos gossweileri
- Gossweiler's Homozeugos
- Gossweiler's Homozeugos Grass
Description
Homozeugos gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Homozeugos, 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
Homozeugos gossweileri 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 Homozeugos gossweileri is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homozeugos gossweileri 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 Homozeugos gossweileri
Homozeugos gossweileri is native to Africa and is found in open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Species in the Homozeugos 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405128-1: 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].