Moorochloa malacodes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malacodes
ID:
881229
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mez & K.Schum.) Veldkamp
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 12: 139 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880564
Common Names
- Moorochloa malacodes
- Malacodes Grass
- Soft-Haired Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moorochloa malacodes (also called 'Malacodes Moorochloa', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and it grows in wet forests, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Moorochloa malacodes is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moorochloa malacodes has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moorochloa malacodes is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Moorochloa malacodes
Moorochloa malacodes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Moorochloa malacodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moorochloa malacodes?
Moorochloa malacodes
What is the common name of Moorochloa malacodes?
Moorochloa malacodes
Where is Moorochloa malacodes found?
Moorochloa malacodes is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Moorochloa genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065029-1: 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].