Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dissoluta
ID:
876028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Steud.) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 441 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875363

Common Names

  • Hyperthelia dissoluta
  • Dissoluta Grass
  • Dissolute Grass

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Description

Hyperthelia dissoluta (also called Hyperthelia dissoluta, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Hypertheliaceae. It is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in wet, humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hyperthelia dissoluta has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a soil-building cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyperthelia dissoluta is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green shoots with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyperthelia dissoluta can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Hyperthelia dissoluta

Hyperthelia dissoluta is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Hyperthelia dissoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyperthelia dissoluta?

Hyperthelia dissoluta

What is the family of Hyperthelia dissoluta?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Hyperthelia dissoluta?

Dissolute thatching grass

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' 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:126405-2: 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].