Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mucronatus
ID:
1318694

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Opiz) Banfi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Sci. 5(2): 61 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331148


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Description

Thinoelymus mucronatus (also called 'Thinoelymus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is a grass, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thinoelymus mucronatus is a plant used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thinoelymus mucronatus has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thinoelymus mucronatus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Thinoelymus mucronatus

Thinoelymus mucronatus can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, mainly in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Thinoelymus mucronatus FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Thinoelymus mucronatus?

Thinoelymus mucronatus prefers temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Thinoelymus mucronatus?

Thinoelymus mucronatus prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Thinoelymus mucronatus?

Thinoelymus mucronatus prefers a humidity level of 50-70%

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

Filip Maximilian Opiz (1787-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Opiz' in the authors string.
Enrico Augusto Banfi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banfi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60477495-2: 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].