Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
diffusum
ID:
1328867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) R.J.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 22: 440 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341321


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Description

Scleromitrion diffusum (also called Diffuse Scleromitrion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to China. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scleromitrion diffusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of medicinal herbs and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleromitrion diffusum has small, yellow flowers with a single, long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleromitrion diffusum is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seeds.

Where to Find Scleromitrion diffusum

Scleromitrion diffusum is native to Mexico.

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,

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Rui Jiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Wang' in the authors string.