Status:
valid
Authors:
H.N.Nguyen & V.T.Tran
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 37(5)-e02318: 3 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033138
Common Names
- Trangdinhensis Maclurochloa
- Trangdinhen Maclurochloa
- Trangdinhen Water-willow
Description
Maclurochloa trangdinhensis (also called Trangdinhensis, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Poaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has small, white flowers and small, round, orange fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Maclurochloa trangdinhensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maclurochloa trangdinhensis is yellow-green, with 6-7 petals. The seed is a small, round nut, containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite, elliptic leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maclurochloa trangdinhensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Maclurochloa trangdinhensis
Maclurochloa trangdinhensis is native to Vietnam.
Maclurochloa trangdinhensis FAQ
What are the common names of Maclurochloa trangdinhensis?
Trangdinh's Maclurochloa
What is the natural habitat of Maclurochloa trangdinhensis?
It is found in the tropical forests of Vietnam
What is the average height of Maclurochloa trangdinhensis?
It can reach a height of up to 10 meters
Species in the Maclurochloa 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:77200445-1: 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].