Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aristatus
ID:
1320089

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.J.Desai & Raole

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 103 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332543

Common Names

  • Spodiopogon
  • Aristatus
  • Bearded Spodiopogon

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Description

Spodiopogon aristatus (also called Aristate Spodiopogon, among many other common names) is a grass native to India. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Spodiopogon aristatus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spodiopogon aristatus is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Spodiopogon aristatus are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spodiopogon aristatus is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Spodiopogon aristatus

Spodiopogon aristatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Spodiopogon aristatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spodiopogon aristatus?

Spodiopogon aristatus

What is the common name of Spodiopogon aristatus?

Aristate Beard Grass

What is the natural habitat of Spodiopogon aristatus?

Dry deciduous forests

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

Vinay M. Raole: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raole' in the authors string.
Rinku J. Desai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Desai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118126-1: 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].