Homozeugos katakton - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
katakton
ID:
875299
Status:
valid
Authors:
Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot. 1: 11 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874634
Common Names
- Homozeugos katakton
- Katakton Homozeugos
- Katakton Homozeugos Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Homozeugos katakton (also called Katakton 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 katakton 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
Homozeugos katakton has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.
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Homozeugos katakton 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 katakton
Homozeugos katakton can be found in the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
Species in the Homozeugos genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405130-1: 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].