Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
prainii
ID:
882077

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gamble) Keng f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 2(2): 10 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881412

Common Names

  • Neomicrocalamus prainii
  • Prainii Microcalamus
  • Prainii Bamboo

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Description

Neomicrocalamus prainii (also called Prain's 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 prainii has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neomicrocalamus prainii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomicrocalamus prainii 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 prainii

Neomicrocalamus prainii is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Neomicrocalamus prainii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neomicrocalamus prainii?

Neomicrocalamus prainii

What are the common names of Neomicrocalamus prainii?

Neomicrocalamus prainii is commonly known as Prain's Microcalamus

What is the natural habitat of Neomicrocalamus prainii?

Neomicrocalamus prainii is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
Geng Bojie (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:2912868-1: 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].