Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
paradoxus
ID:
881150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 247 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880485

Common Names

  • Monachather Paradoxus
  • Paradox Bush
  • Paradox Plant

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Description

Monachather paradoxus (also called Paradox Monachather, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to East Asia. It typically grows in moist, sandy, or rocky soils and can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters. It is often found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Monachather paradoxus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is often used as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monachather paradoxus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monachather paradoxus is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Monachather paradoxus

Monachather paradoxus is native to parts of India, including Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Species in the Monachather 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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408838-1: 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].