Saccharum griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro ex Aitch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 19: 191 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896611
Common Names
- Saccharum griffithii
- Griffithii Saccharum
- Griffithii Sugar Cane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Racemobambos celebica (also called Celebes Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Saccharum griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saccharum griffithii is a white or yellowish-white spikelet, with a single flower in each spikelet. The seed of Saccharum griffithii is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings of Saccharum griffithii are small, slender, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccharum griffithii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but will not tolerate wet soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is a fast-growing grass and can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It is a good choice for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also a good choice for use in ornamental gardens.
Where to Find Saccharum griffithii
Saccharum griffithii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Saccharum genus
Saccharum angustifolium, Saccharum beccarii, Saccharum filifolium, Saccharum formosanum, Saccharum griffithii, Saccharum kajkaiense, Saccharum longisetosum, Saccharum maximum, Saccharum officinarum, Saccharum robustum, Saccharum sikkimense, Saccharum sinense, Saccharum spontaneum, Saccharum stewartii, Saccharum velutinum, Saccharum wardii, Saccharum williamsii, Saccharum longesetosum, Saccharum intermedium,
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
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419929-1: 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].