Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
narasimhanii
ID:
1324512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravich.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 23: 22 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336966

Common Names

  • Trachys Narasimhanii
  • Narasimhanii's Trachys
  • Narasimhanii Trachys

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Description

Trachys narasimhanii (also called Narasimhan's trachys, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to India and is found in dry grasslands. It is also found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trachys narasimhanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trachys narasimhanii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachys narasimhanii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Trachys narasimhanii

Trachys narasimhanii is native to the tropical forests of India. It can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Trachys narasimhanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachys narasimhanii?

Trachys narasimhanii

What is the common name of Trachys narasimhanii?

Narasimhan's Trachys

Where is Trachys narasimhanii native to?

India

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

P. Ravichandran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132018-1: 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].