Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
franksae
ID:
890222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Wood) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 178 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889557

Common Names

  • Franksae Phacelurus
  • Phacelurus Franksae
  • Phacelurus

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Description

Phacelurus franksae (also called Franks' phacelurus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelurus franksae 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelurus franksae is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers partial shade 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 franksae

Phacelurus franksae is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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

John Medley Wood (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Wood' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415538-1: 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].