Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kottoensis
ID:
876031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desc. & Mazade

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France, Lett. Bot. 134: 203 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875366

Common Names

  • Hyperthelia kottoensis
  • Kottoensis Grass
  • Kotto Grass

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Description

Hyperthelia kottoensis (also called Hyperthelia kottoensis, 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 kottoensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil-building cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyperthelia kottoensis 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 kottoensis 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 kottoensis

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

Hyperthelia kottoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyperthelia kottoensis?

Hyperthelia kottoensis

What is the family of Hyperthelia kottoensis?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Hyperthelia kottoensis?

Kottoense 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

Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:932947-1: 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].