Pycnostachys recurvata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recurvata
ID:
289833
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ryding
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 101 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289165
Common Names
- Pycnostachys recurvata
- Pycnostachys Recurvata
- Recurvata Pycnostachys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnostachys recurvata (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 recurvata 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 recurvata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pycnostachys recurvata 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 recurvata
Pycnostachys recurvata is native to Africa, where it can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.
Pycnostachys recurvata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnostachys recurvata?
Pycnostachys recurvata
What is the common name of Pycnostachys recurvata?
African Conebush
What is the natural habitat of Pycnostachys recurvata?
It is native to South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-171211: Based on the initial data import
Per Olof Ryding (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ryding' in the authors string.