Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
batesii
ID:
289775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 386 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289107



Common Names

  • Pycnostachys batesii
  • Pycnostachys Batesii
  • Batesii Pycnostachys


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Description

Pycnostachys batesii (also called African Spear Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in dense tufts and has long, thin leaves with a sharp point. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnostachys batesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pycnostachys batesii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnostachys batesii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Pycnostachys batesii

Pycnostachys batesii can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Pycnostachys batesii FAQ

What are the common names of Pycnostachys batesii?

Pycnostachys batesii is commonly known as the Bates' pycnostachys.

What is the growth habit of Pycnostachys batesii?

Pycnostachys batesii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height.

Where is Pycnostachys batesii native to?

Pycnostachys batesii is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Pycnostachys genus

Pycnostachys abyssinica, Pycnostachys angolensis, Pycnostachys batesii, Pycnostachys chevalieri, Pycnostachys coerulea, Pycnostachys congensis, Pycnostachys deflexifolia, Pycnostachys descampsii, Pycnostachys dewildemaniana, Pycnostachys elliotii, Pycnostachys eminii, Pycnostachys erici-rosenii, Pycnostachys goetzenii, Pycnostachys gracilis, Pycnostachys graminifolia, Pycnostachys kassneri, Pycnostachys meyeri, Pycnostachys nepetifolia, Pycnostachys niamniamensis, Pycnostachys orthodonta, Pycnostachys parvifolia, Pycnostachys prittwitzii, Pycnostachys pseudospeciosa, Pycnostachys recurvata, Pycnostachys reticulata, Pycnostachys ruandensis, Pycnostachys schliebenii, Pycnostachys schweinfurthii, Pycnostachys speciosa, Pycnostachys sphaerocephala, Pycnostachys stuhlmannii, Pycnostachys umbrosa, Pycnostachys urticifolia, Pycnostachys verticillata, Pycnostachys ciliata, Pycnostachys lancifolia,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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