Description
Anisostachya bosseri (also called Bosser's Anisostachya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers, native to Madagascar and found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anisostachya bosseri is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisostachya bosseri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals, and the seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisostachya bosseri is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.