Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
locbacensis
ID:
1328573

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.N.Nguyen & V.T.Tran

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 51: 326 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341027

Common Names

  • Maclurochloa locbacensis
  • Locbac Maclurochloa
  • Locbacensis Maclurochloa
  • Locbac Bamboo

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Description

Maclurochloa locbacensis (also called Locbac Maclurochloa, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Mexico. It is a perennial herb with a single stem, growing up to 50 cm tall. It has two basal leaves and a single inflorescence with up to 15 flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Maclurochloa locbacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make essential oils and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maclurochloa locbacensis has white or pink flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maclurochloa locbacensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils in partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Maclurochloa locbacensis

Maclurochloa locbacensis is native to Southeast Asia, where it can be found in tropical forests.

Maclurochloa locbacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maclurochloa locbacensis?

Maclurochloa locbacensis

What is the common name of Maclurochloa locbacensis?

Locbac Maclurochloa

Where is Maclurochloa locbacensis native to?

Vietnam

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

Van Tien Tran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Tran' in the authors string.
Hoang Nghia Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.N.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143842-1: 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].