Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
orthodonta
ID:
289823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 345 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289155



Common Names

  • Pycnostachys orthodonta
  • Pycnostachys Orthodonta
  • Orthodonta Pycnostachys


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Synonyms

  • Pycnostachys bussei Gürke [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys cyanea Gürke [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys hanningtonii Baker [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys leptophylla Baker [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnostachys orthodonta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnostachys orthodonta 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 orthodonta

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

Pycnostachys orthodonta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnostachys orthodonta?

Pycnostachys orthodonta

What is the common name of Pycnostachys orthodonta?

Straight Pycnostachys

What is the natural habitat of Pycnostachys orthodonta?

It is native to Central and South America

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,