Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) T.C.Hsu
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 62(2): 152. 2017 [28 Apr 2017] (epublished)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035896
Common Names
- Hedyotidea Dimetia
- Hedyotidea Dimetia Grass
- Hedyotidea Dimetia Panic Grass
Description
Dimetia hedyotidea (also called Hedyotide Dimetia, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has a tufted habit. Its leaves are linear, and its flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Dimetia hedyotidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dimetia hedyotidea has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in a spike. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimetia hedyotidea is an evergreen shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist medium. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Dimetia hedyotidea
Dimetia hedyotidea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Species in the Dimetia genus
Dimetia scandens,
Dimetia ampliflora,
Dimetia capitellata,
Dimetia dianxiensis,
Dimetia obliquinervis,
Dimetia pitardiana,
Dimetia ridleyana,
Dimetia hedyotidea,
Dimetia prainiana,
Dimetia brevipetiolata,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,