Themeda polycephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Veldkamp
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Blumea 61: 37 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345893
Common Names
- Themeda polycephala
- Polycephalous Themeda
- Polycephala Themeda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Themeda polycephala (also called Themeda polycephala, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. This species grows to a height of 1-2 m, and has yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Themeda polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Themeda polycephala has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seed capsules are small and contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Themeda polycephala is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.
Where to Find Themeda polycephala
Themeda polycephala is native to India.
Themeda polycephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Themeda polycephala?
Themeda polycephala
What is the common name of Themeda polycephala?
Polycephala Themeda
What is the family of Themeda polycephala?
Poaceae
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
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155474-1: 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].