Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
879590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Index Grass Sp. 3: 146 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878925

Common Names

  • Megastachya madagascariensis
  • Madagascar Megastachya
  • Madagascar Grass

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Description

Megastachya madagascariensis (also called Madagascar rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It grows in dense clumps and has long, narrow leaves. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Megastachya madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Megastachya madagascariensis is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are slender and have a long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megastachya madagascariensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a soil-based potting mix and fertilize regularly. When planting in the ground, amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting. Divide the plant in spring or early summer to propagate.

Where to Find Megastachya madagascariensis

Megastachya madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Megastachya 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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407843-1: 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].