Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Q.Nguyen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 221 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906994
Common Names
- Vietnamosasa darlacensis
- Darlacensis Grass
- Darlacense Grass
Description
Vietnamosasa darlacensis (also called 'Darlac Vietnamosasa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Vietnam. It grows in moist areas, such as wetlands, swamps, and along the edges of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Vietnamosasa darlacensis is used as an ornamental plant, for soil erosion control, and for its fragrant essential oils used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vietnamosasa darlacensis is a small, yellow flower with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vietnamosasa darlacensis is a tropical, evergreen, perennial climber that is native to Vietnam. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Vietnamosasa darlacensis
Vietnamosasa darlacensis is native to Vietnam. It is found in tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft). It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Vietnamosasa genus
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:939262-1: 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].