Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
meyeri
ID:
289815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1891: 362 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289147



Common Names

  • Pycnostachys meyeri
  • Pycnostachys Meyeri
  • Meyeri Pycnostachys


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Synonyms

  • Pycnostachys bowalensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys longiacuminata Perkins [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys longebracteata De Wild. [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys oblongifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys ovoideoconica De Wild. [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys volkensii Gürke [unknown]

Description

Pycnostachys meyeri (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 meyeri 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 meyeri 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 meyeri 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 meyeri

Pycnostachys meyeri is native to Africa, where it can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Pycnostachys meyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnostachys meyeri?

Pycnostachys meyeri

What is the common name of Pycnostachys meyeri?

Meyeri

Where is Pycnostachys meyeri 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,