Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balansa) Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 177 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889554
Common Names
- Cambogiensis Phacelurus
- Phacelurus Cambogiensis
- Phacelurus
Description
Phacelurus cambogiensis (also called Cambodian phacelurus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phacelurus cambogiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, in small clusters. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: short, thin, with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phacelurus cambogiensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Phacelurus cambogiensis
Phacelurus cambogiensis is native to the Congo Basin and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Phacelurus 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:415536-1: 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].