Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deserti
ID:
1332410

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Barrett

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 26: 33 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344864



Common Names

  • Caustis Deserti
  • Deserti Caustis
  • Deserti's Caustis


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Description

Caustis deserti (also called Caustis, among many other common names) is a grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, sandy areas and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are narrow and up to 40 cm long. Its flowers are small and greenish-yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Caustis deserti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caustis deserti has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caustis deserti can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Caustis deserti

Caustis deserti is found in the temperate forests of Australia.

Caustis deserti FAQ

What are the characteristics of Caustis deserti?

Caustis deserti is an erect, perennial herb with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.

What is the habitat of Caustis deserti?

Caustis deserti is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the distribution of Caustis deserti?

Caustis deserti is native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153321-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].