Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
914750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sungkaew & Teerawat.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 671 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914085

Common Names

  • Phuphanochloa speciosa
  • Speciosa Phuphanochloa
  • Speciosa

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Description

Phuphanochloa speciosa (also called 'Speckled Phuphanochloa', among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves that are green in color and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Phuphanochloa speciosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making ropes and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phuphanochloa speciosa has yellow flowers with a white lip, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two to three leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phuphanochloa speciosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Phuphanochloa speciosa

Phuphanochloa speciosa can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Phuphanochloa speciosa FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Phuphanochloa speciosa?

Phuphanochloa speciosa prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).

What is the ideal light for Phuphanochloa speciosa?

Phuphanochloa speciosa prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Phuphanochloa speciosa?

Phuphanochloa speciosa prefers a humidity level of 40-60%.

Species in the Phuphanochloa 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

Sarawood Sungkaew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sungkaew' in the authors string.
Atchara Teerawatananon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teerawat.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095805-1: 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].