Poecilostachys manongarivensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manongarivensis
ID:
895062
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 33 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894397
Common Names
- Poecilostachys manongarivensis
- Manongarivo Poecilostachys
- Manongarivo Poecilostachys Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poecilostachys manongarivensis (also called Manongarivo St. John's-wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, open woods and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Poecilostachys manongarivensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poecilostachys manongarivensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have a tuft of basal leaves that are narrow and pointed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poecilostachys manongarivensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Poecilostachys manongarivensis
Poecilostachys manongarivensis can be found in Madagascar.
Poecilostachys manongarivensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poecilostachys manongarivensis?
Poecilostachys manongarivensis
What is the common name of Poecilostachys manongarivensis?
Manongarivensis Poecilostachys
Where is Poecilostachys manongarivensis found?
It is found in Madagascar
Species in the Poecilostachys genus
Poecilostachys ambositrensis, Poecilostachys bakeri, Poecilostachys baronis, Poecilostachys confertiflora, Poecilostachys geminata, Poecilostachys hildebrandtii, Poecilostachys humbertii, Poecilostachys mainborondroensis, Poecilostachys manongarivensis, Poecilostachys marojejyensis, Poecilostachys mollis, Poecilostachys muscicola, Poecilostachys oplismenoides, Poecilostachys tsaratananensis, Poecilostachys viguieri,
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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418463-1: 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].