Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rivalis
ID:
538124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 112: 538 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537456



Common Names

  • Anisostachya rivalis
  • Rivalis Anisostachya
  • Rivalis Grass


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Description

Anisostachya rivalis (also called African Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in moist, wet areas and is often found in marshes, swamps, and along riverbanks. It has narrow, bluish-green leaves and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Anisostachya rivalis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for making dyes and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisostachya rivalis has small, yellow flowers with red centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisostachya rivalis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Plant in a sunny or semi-shaded position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anisostachya rivalis

Anisostachya rivalis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Anisostachya rivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisostachya rivalis?

Anisostachya rivalis

What is the common name of Anisostachya rivalis?

Rivalis

What is the natural habitat of Anisostachya rivalis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Anisostachya genus

Anisostachya aequiloba, Anisostachya ambositrensis, Anisostachya amoena, Anisostachya andringitrensis, Anisostachya apikyensis, Anisostachya arida, Anisostachya armandii, Anisostachya atrorubra, Anisostachya australis, Anisostachya betsiliensis, Anisostachya betsimisaraka, Anisostachya bivalvis, Anisostachya bojeri, Anisostachya bosseri, Anisostachya brevibracteata, Anisostachya breviloba, Anisostachya capuronii, Anisostachya castellana, Anisostachya coccinea, Anisostachya cognata, Anisostachya colorata, Anisostachya debilis, Anisostachya delphinensis, Anisostachya denticulata, Anisostachya dispersa, Anisostachya elata, Anisostachya elliptica, Anisostachya eromoensis, Anisostachya haplostachya, Anisostachya humbertii, Anisostachya humblotii, Anisostachya incisa, Anisostachya induta, Anisostachya latebracteata, Anisostachya littoralis, Anisostachya maculata, Anisostachya modica, Anisostachya oblonga, Anisostachya parvifolia, Anisostachya paucinervis, Anisostachya perrieri, Anisostachya puberula, Anisostachya pubescens, Anisostachya purpurea, Anisostachya ramosa, Anisostachya reptans, Anisostachya ripicola, Anisostachya rivalis, Anisostachya rosea, Anisostachya sambiranensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45319-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.