Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
elliotii
ID:
289794

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 275 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289126



Common Names

  • Pycnostachys elliotii
  • Pycnostachys Elliotii
  • Elliotii Pycnostachys


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Synonyms

  • Pycnostachys butaguensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys cinerascens Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys mildbraedii Perkins [unknown]

Description

Pycnostachys elliotii (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 elliotii 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 elliotii 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 elliotii is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood material and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pycnostachys elliotii

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

Pycnostachys elliotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnostachys elliotii?

Pycnostachys elliotii

What is the common name of Pycnostachys elliotii?

Elliotii

Where is Pycnostachys elliotii found?

Central 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,

References