Imperata parodii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Acev.-Rodr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 12: 358 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875666
Common Names
- Imperata parodii
- Parodi's Cogon Grass
- Parodi's Blady Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Imperata parodii (also called Parodi's 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 parodii 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 parodii is white and has six petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are tall and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Imperata parodii is a clump-forming grass with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Imperata parodii
Imperata parodii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist grasslands, open forests, and along roadsides.
Imperata parodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Imperata parodii?
Imperata parodii
What is the family of Imperata parodii?
Poaceae
Where is Imperata parodii 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
Rebeca Acevedo (1902-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acevedo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:128252-2: 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].