Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
1242731

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Hook. & Arn.) A.Camus

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 7: 364 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242069

Common Names

  • Tailed Themeda
  • Tailed Themedas
  • Themeda caudata

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Description

Themeda caudata (also called Tailed Themeda, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome. It is native to China and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Themeda caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Themeda caudata has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themeda caudata is an evergreen grass that is easily cultivated. It can be propagated by seeds or by division of the rootstock. When propagating by seeds, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the seeds germinate. When propagating by division, the rootstock should be divided into sections and each section should be planted in a well-draining, sterile medium.

Where to Find Themeda caudata

Themeda caudata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Themeda caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Themeda caudata?

Themeda caudata

What type of plant is Themeda caudata?

Themeda caudata is a grass species.

Where is Themeda caudata found?

Themeda caudata is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

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

IPNI record: 424175-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000903519
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-446400: Originally associated with wfo-0000903519
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-446400: Originally associated with wfo-0000903519
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424175-1: 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].