Palisota alopecurus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecurus
ID:
489303
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 2: 572 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488635
Common Names
- Palisota alopecurus
- Alopecurus Palisota
- Alopecurus Palisote
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palisota alopecurus (also called 'Fox-Tail Palisota', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Palisota alopecurus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palisota alopecurus is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palisota alopecurus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Palisota alopecurus
Palisota alopecurus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Palisota alopecurus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palisota alopecurus?
Palisota alopecurus
What is the family of Palisota alopecurus?
Commelinaceae
What is the common name of Palisota alopecurus?
Fox-tail grass
Species in the Palisota genus
Palisota alopecurus, Palisota ambigua, Palisota barteri, Palisota bogneri, Palisota brachythyrsa, Palisota bracteosa, Palisota flagelliflora, Palisota gracilior, Palisota hirsuta, Palisota lagopus, Palisota laurentii, Palisota laxiflora, Palisota mannii, Palisota myriantha, Palisota orientalis, Palisota pedicellata, Palisota preussiana, Palisota pynaertii, Palisota satabiei, Palisota schweinfurthii, Palisota thollonii, Palisota waibelii, Palisota barteri, Palisota preussiana,
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-257292: Based on the initial data import
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.