Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
distantiflorus
ID:
881714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 246 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881049

Common Names

  • Myriocladus distantiflorus
  • Distant-flowered Myriocladus
  • Distant Flowered Myriocladus

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Description

Myriocladus distantiflorus (also called Distant-flowered Myriocladus, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Myriocladus distantiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myriocladus distantiflorus has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriocladus distantiflorus is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a low-growing, clumping herb that can reach up to 2 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Myriocladus distantiflorus

Myriocladus distantiflorus is native to South America and can be found in moist, grassy areas.

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:166299-2: 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].