Imperata tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 6: 689 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875680
Common Names
- Imperata tenuis
- Slender Cogon Grass
- Slender Blady Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Imperata tenuis (also called Imperata tenuis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is a small, perennial grass 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
Imperata tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Imperata tenuis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Imperata tenuis 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 tenuis
Imperata tenuis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Imperata tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Imperata tenuis?
Imperata tenuis
What is the family of Imperata tenuis?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Imperata tenuis?
Cotton grass
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:128253-2: 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].