Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
domensis
ID:
917682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muasya & D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 323 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917017



Common Names

  • Coleochloa domensis
  • Domensis Coleochloa
  • Domensis Grass


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Description

Coleochloa domensis (also called Domens Coleochloa, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Coleochloa domensis is a popular ornamental grass, often used in landscaping as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleochloa domensis has small, white flowers. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleochloa domensis is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Coleochloa domensis

Coleochloa domensis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Coleochloa domensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleochloa domensis?

Coleochloa domensis

What are the common names of Coleochloa domensis?

Domestic grass

What is the natural habitat of Coleochloa domensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105291-1: 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].