Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 351 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367155
Common Names
- Cyathochaeta avenacea
- Oatlike Cyathochaeta
- Oatlike Cyathochaeta Grass
Description
Cyathochaeta avenacea (also called 'Avenaceous Cyathochaeta', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathochaeta avenacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The flowers of this plant are used in traditional medicines to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cyathochaeta avenacea are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathochaeta avenacea is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Cyathochaeta avenacea
Cyathochaeta avenacea can be found in Australia.
Cyathochaeta avenacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathochaeta avenacea?
Cyathochaeta avenacea
What is the common name of Cyathochaeta avenacea?
Avenaceous Cyathochaeta
What is the natural habitat of Cyathochaeta avenacea?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia
Species in the Cyathochaeta genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303661-1: 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].