Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tararaensis
ID:
899165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jansen) Judz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 56: 300 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898500

Common Names

  • Scrotochloa tararaensis
  • Tarara Scrotochloa
  • Tarara Needlegrass

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Description

Scrotochloa tararaensis (also called Tarara grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of about 1.2 m. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scrotochloa tararaensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrotochloa tararaensis is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrotochloa tararaensis is a perennial grass that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Plants should be spaced about 1 foot apart.

Where to Find Scrotochloa tararaensis

Scrotochloa tararaensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Scrotochloa tararaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrotochloa tararaensis?

Scrotochloa tararaensis

What is the common name of Scrotochloa tararaensis?

Tararaensis

What is the growth habit of Scrotochloa tararaensis?

It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.

Species in the Scrotochloa 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

Pieter Jansen (1882-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jansen' in the authors string.
Emmet J. Judziewicz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942114-1: 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].