Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
896312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn.) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Misc. Publ. U.S.D.A. 243: 373 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895647

Common Names

  • Raddia guianensis
  • Guianan Raddia
  • Guianan's Raddia

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Description

Raddia guianensis (also called Guianan Raddia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Raddia guianensis is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Raddia guianensis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raddia guianensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Raddia guianensis

Raddia guianensis is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216739-2: 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].