Themeda palakkadensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chorghe, K.Prasad & Lakshmin.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 64: 231 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034806
Common Names
- Themeda palakkadensis
- Palakkadensis Themeda
- Themeda Themeda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Themeda palakkadensis (also called Palakkad Themeda, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Themeda palakkadensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Themeda palakkadensis is small, yellow and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, round and glossy. The seedlings are small and yellow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Themeda palakkadensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into the garden or into larger containers. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Themeda palakkadensis
Themeda palakkadensis can be found in the Palakkad district of India.
Themeda palakkadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Themeda palakkadensis?
Themeda palakkadensis
What is the common name of Themeda palakkadensis?
Palakkadensis Themeda
Where is Themeda palakkadensis found?
Themeda palakkadensis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
Species in the Themeda genus
Themeda anathera, Themeda arguens, Themeda arundinacea, Themeda avenacea, Themeda cymbaria, Themeda gigantea, Themeda helferi, Themeda hookeri, Themeda huttonensis, Themeda idjensis, Themeda intermedia, Themeda laxa, Themeda minor, Themeda mooneyi, Themeda novoguineensis, Themeda pseudotremula, Themeda quadrivalvis, Themeda sabarimalayana, Themeda saxicola, Themeda strigosa, Themeda tremula, Themeda triandra, Themeda trichiata, Themeda villosa, Themeda yunnanensis, Themeda avenacea, Themeda idjenensis, Themeda caudata, Themeda odishae, Themeda polycephala, Themeda palakkadensis,
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:77199013-1: 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].