Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
calcicola
ID:
800975

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.D.Poulsen & Clausager

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 56: 162 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800309



Common Names

  • Stachyphrynium Calcicola
  • Calcicola Stachyphrynium
  • Calcicola Wild Coffee


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Description

Stachyphrynium calcicola (also called 'Calcareous Stachyphrynium', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has narrow, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyphrynium calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachyphrynium calcicola is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black in colour. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyphrynium calcicola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It requires minimal maintenance and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Stachyphrynium calcicola

Stachyphrynium calcicola can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Stachyphrynium calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachyphrynium calcicola?

Stachyphrynium calcicola

What is the common name of Stachyphrynium calcicola?

Calcicola Nutgrass

What is the family of Stachyphrynium calcicola?

Poaceae

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-338758: Based on the initial data import
Axel Dalberg Poulsen (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Poulsen' in the authors string.
Karen Clausager: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clausager' in the authors string.