Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
900732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gamble) K.M.Wong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 532 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900067

Common Names

  • Soejatmia ridleyi
  • Ridley's Soejatmia
  • Ridley's Snakeweed

Searching for Soejatmia ridleyi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Soejatmia ridleyi (also called Ridley's Fimbry, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the United States. It is a small, annual grass that grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in open fields and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Soejatmia ridleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Soejatmia ridleyi is a pale yellow color and has five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Soejatmia ridleyi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Soejatmia ridleyi is a perennial grass native to Southeast Asia. It is typically found in moist to wet soils in open areas, such as meadows, marshes, and wet prairies. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in moist soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and cuttings can be taken in the summer. All propagation methods should be done in moist soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Soejatmia ridleyi

Soejatmia ridleyi is native to Southeast Asia.

Soejatmia ridleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Soejatmia ridleyi?

Soejatmia ridleyi

What is the common name of Soejatmia ridleyi?

Ridley's Soejatmia

What is the natural habitat of Soejatmia ridleyi?

It is native to Malaysia and Thailand

Species in the Soejatmia 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

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973131-1: 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].