Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
907954

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Griff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ic. Pl. Asiat. : t. 153 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907289

Common Names

  • Vossia cuspidata
  • Cuspidata Vossia
  • Vossia Cuspidata Grass

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Description

Vossia cuspidata (also called Cuspidate Vossia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit and dark green, leathery leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vossia cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vossia cuspidata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vossia cuspidata is a perennial grass that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Vossia cuspidata

Vossia cuspidata can be found in moist, shady areas in Southeast Asia.

Species in the Vossia 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

William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426600-1: 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].