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
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.
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
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].