Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rigidus
ID:
353801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilly ex Gleason & Killip

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 152 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353133



Common Names

  • Justicia paucinervis
  • Few-nerved Justicia
  • Few-veined Justicia


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Description

Cephalocarpus rigidus (also called 'Giant Cane', among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in a variety of habitats, including marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalocarpus rigidus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalocarpus rigidus has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalocarpus rigidus can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.

Where to Find Cephalocarpus rigidus

Cephalocarpus rigidus is found in India, in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Cephalocarpus rigidus FAQ

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Celastraceae

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

Charles Louis Gilly (b.1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilly' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52109-2: 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].