Species:
andropogonifolius
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) Stapleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 325 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881405
Common Names
- Neomicrocalamus Andropogonifolius
- Andropogonifolius Neomicrocalamus
- Andropogonifolius Grass
Description
Neomicrocalamus andropogonifolius (also called Andropogonifolius Microcalamus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Neomicrocalamus andropogonifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neomicrocalamus andropogonifolius is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neomicrocalamus andropogonifolius is a perennial grass native to South America. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Neomicrocalamus andropogonifolius
Neomicrocalamus andropogonifolius is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Species in the Neomicrocalamus genus
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Aciachne pulvinata,
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Acroceras calcicola,
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References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:980469-1: 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].