Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
289844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289176



Common Names

  • Pycnostachys speciosa
  • Pycnostachys Speciosa
  • Speciosa Pycnostachys


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Synonyms

  • Pycnostachys affinis Gürke [unknown]
  • Pycnostachys dawei N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Pycnostachys speciosa (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 speciosa 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 speciosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnostachys speciosa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It requires regular pruning to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Pycnostachys speciosa

Pycnostachys speciosa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in wet forests and grasslands.

Pycnostachys speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnostachys speciosa?

Pycnostachys speciosa

What are the common names of Pycnostachys speciosa?

Purple-flowered bamboo, purple bamboo

What is the growth habit of Pycnostachys speciosa?

It is an evergreen, clumping bamboo

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,