Temochloa liliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 28: 180 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903385
Common Names
- Temochloa liliana
- Lilian's Temochloa
- Lilian's Temochloa Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Temochloa liliana (also called Lilian's temochloa, 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
Temochloa liliana is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and antirheumatic. It is also used as a natural insecticide and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Temochloa liliana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Temochloa liliana 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 Temochloa liliana
Temochloa liliana is native to Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. It can be found in dry and rocky habitats.
Temochloa liliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Temochloa liliana?
Temochloa liliana
What is the common name of Temochloa liliana?
Liliana Temochloa
Where does Temochloa liliana grow?
Temochloa liliana is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Species in the Temochloa 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
Soejatmi Dransfield (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1020695-1: 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].