Status:
valid
Authors:
Chandore, Gosavi & S.R.Yadav
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 533 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332922
Common Names
- Hubbardia Diandra
- Diandra
- Indian Grass
Description
Hubbardia diandra (also called Diandra Hubbardia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is an evergreen, clumping grass with narrow, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hubbardia diandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hubbardia diandra has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hubbardia diandra is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Hubbardia diandra
Hubbardia diandra is found in the south-west of India.
Hubbardia diandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hubbardia diandra?
Hubbardia diandra
What is the common name of Hubbardia diandra?
Diandra Hubbardia
What is the natural habitat of Hubbardia diandra?
Hubbardia diandra is native to India and is found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Hubbardia 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
K.V.C. Gosavi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gosavi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119204-1: 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].