Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Wright ex Griseb.) Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 21: 182 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878322
Common Names
- Lithachne pinetii
- Pinetii Lithachne
- Pinetii Lithach
Description
Lithachne pinetii (also called 'Lithachne', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is found in the tropical regions of South America, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lithachne pinetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithachne pinetii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped grain. The seedling is a small, slender, yellowish-green plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithachne pinetii can be propagated through division or seed. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It should be pruned back in the fall to encourage new growth in the spring.
Where to Find Lithachne pinetii
Lithachne pinetii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.
Lithachne pinetii FAQ
What are the common names of Lithachne pinetii?
Common names of Lithachne pinetii include Pinet's grass and Pinet's hairgrass.
What is the natural habitat of Lithachne pinetii?
Lithachne pinetii is native to India and is found in dry grasslands and open forests.
What is the flowering period of Lithachne pinetii?
Lithachne pinetii flowers from April to June.
Species in the Lithachne 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141531-2: 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].