Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
coffeicolor
ID:
878142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Rauschert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 436 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877477



Common Names

  • Coffee-Colored Grass
  • Coffee-Colored Hair Grass
  • Aeridostachya Grass


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Description

Aeridostachya coffeicolor (also called the Coffee-Colored Aeridostachya, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Australia. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 0.5-2 m. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aeridostachya coffeicolor is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aeridostachya coffeicolor is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a slender, erect grass with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeridostachya coffeicolor is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divided in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Aeridostachya coffeicolor

Aeridostachya coffeicolor can be found in India.

Aeridostachya coffeicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeridostachya coffeicolor?

Aeridostachya coffeicolor

What is the common name of Aeridostachya coffeicolor?

Coffee-colored grass

Where is Aeridostachya coffeicolor found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911678-1: Based on the initial data import