Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
parodiana
ID:
1520952

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roseng. & Izag.) Wipff & Shaw

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2018-54: 3 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007627

Common Names

  • Stapfochloa parodiana
  • Parodiana Stapfochloa
  • Parodiana Large-flower

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Description

Stapfochloa parodiana (also called Parodi's Stapfochloa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall and is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stapfochloa parodiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stapfochloa parodiana are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are tiny, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapfochloa parodiana is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Stapfochloa parodiana

Stapfochloa parodiana is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77203990-1: 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].