Status:
valid
Authors:
Sosef & de Koning
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 36(1): 157 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001098034
Common Names
- Thaumastochloa robusta
- Robust Thaumastochloa
- Robusta Thaumastochloa
Description
Thaumastochloa robusta (also called robust thaumastochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thaumastochloa robusta is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thaumastochloa robusta has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thaumastochloa robusta is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Thaumastochloa robusta
Thaumastochloa robusta can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Species in the Thaumastochloa 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
R. de Koning: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Koning' in the authors string.