Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wad.Khan) K.C.Mohan
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Pl. Taxon. 23: 259 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427814
Common Names
- Diplacrum poklei
- Poklei diplacrum
- Poklei grass
Description
Diplacrum poklei (also called Pokle's Diplacrum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical forests and is characterized by its ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diplacrum poklei is a species of grass that is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It has a clumping habit and is drought tolerant, making it a popular choice for low-maintenance gardens. It also provides food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplacrum poklei has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.
Where to Find Diplacrum poklei
Diplacrum poklei is native to the Mediterranean region.
Diplacrum poklei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplacrum poklei?
Diplacrum poklei
What are the common names of Diplacrum poklei?
Pokle's Diplacrum
Where is Diplacrum poklei found?
Diplacrum poklei is found in India
Species in the Diplacrum genus
Diplacrum africanum,
Diplacrum capitatum,
Diplacrum caricinum,
Diplacrum exiguum,
Diplacrum guianense,
Diplacrum mitracarpoides,
Diplacrum pygmaeopsis,
Diplacrum pygmaeum,
Diplacrum reticulatum,
Diplacrum poklei,
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
K. Chandra Mohan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.C.Mohan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178732-1: 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].