Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavida
ID:
876317

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Phillips & S.L.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 469 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875652

Common Names

  • Imperata flavida
  • Flavida Imperata
  • Giant Imperata

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Description

Imperata flavida (also called Yellow 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 flavida 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 flavida 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Imperata flavida 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 flavida

Imperata flavida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist grasslands, open forests, and along roadsides.

Imperata flavida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Imperata flavida?

Imperata flavida

What is the family of Imperata flavida?

Poaceae

Where is Imperata flavida found?

Brazil

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

Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440637-2: 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].