Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Macfarl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 17: 217 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908480
Common Names
- Neurachne annularis
- Annularis Neurachne
- Annularis Grass
Description
Neurachne annularis (also called Ringed Neurachne, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Neurachne annularis is a popular ornamental plant. It is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neurachne annularis has a white flower with yellow and purple markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neurachne annularis is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Neurachne annularis
Neurachne annularis is native to Australia.
Species in the Neurachne 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77090627-1: 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].