Indopoa paupercula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) Bor ex Ramamoorthy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hassan Dist. : 735 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875769
Common Names
- Indopoa paupercula
- Paupercula Grass
- Asian Foxtail Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Indopoa paupercula (also called Paupercula grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to India. It is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching, bright green culms and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady sites in its native regions and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Indopoa paupercula is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Indopoa paupercula is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Indopoa paupercula is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be cut back in the fall to encourage new growth in the spring.
Where to Find Indopoa paupercula
Indopoa paupercula can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Indopoa paupercula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indopoa paupercula?
Indopoa paupercula
What is the family of Indopoa paupercula?
Poaceae
Where is Indopoa paupercula native to?
India
Species in the Indopoa 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
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405884-1: 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].