Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
madhavii
ID:
1548225

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Tetali, Datar, S.Tetali, E.Mural. & R.K.Choudhary

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 498: 187 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028570

Common Names

  • Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii
  • Madhavii Pseudoxytenanthera
  • Pseudoxytenanthera Madhavii

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Description

Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii (also called Madhav's Pseudoxytenanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii

Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii is native to the Indian states of Karnataka and Kerala, where it can be found in the Western Ghats.

Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii?

Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii

What is the common name of Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Pseudoxytenanthera madhavii?

It is found in dry, rocky areas

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:77219014-1: 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].