Imperata contracta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 4: 146 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875630
Common Names
- Imperata contracta
- Contracta Imperata
- Giant Imperata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Imperata contracta (also called Contracted blood grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Imperata contracta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Imperata contracta is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is long and narrow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Imperata contracta is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or by division of existing clumps. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division of existing clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Imperata contracta
Imperata contracta is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist grasslands, open forests, and along roadsides.
Imperata contracta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Imperata contracta?
Imperata contracta
What is the family of Imperata contracta?
Poaceae
Where is Imperata contracta found?
Brazil
Species in the Imperata 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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405817-1: 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].