Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
simplex
ID:
904049

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Dransf. & K.M.Wong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 7: 55 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903384

Common Names

  • Temburongia simplex
  • Simple Temburongia
  • Simple Temburongia Grass

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Description

Temburongia simplex (also called simple temburongia, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical Asia. It is a tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm tall and has narrow, flat leaves. It grows in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Temburongia simplex is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Temburongia simplex is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with awns that are 2-3 mm long. The seed is a small caryopsis, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are slender, with a single, upright culm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Temburongia simplex can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Temburongia simplex

Temburongia simplex is native to Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. It can be found in dry and rocky habitats.

Temburongia simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Temburongia simplex?

Temburongia simplex

What is the common name of Temburongia simplex?

Simple Temburongia

Where does Temburongia simplex grow?

Temburongia simplex is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Species in the Temburongia 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

Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.
Soejatmi Dransfield (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991538-1: 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].