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
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.
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 Aeridostachya genus
Aeridostachya acuminata,
Aeridostachya clavimentalis,
Aeridostachya coffeicolor,
Aeridostachya crassipes,
Aeridostachya dasystachys,
Aeridostachya decurrentipetala,
Aeridostachya feddeana,
Aeridostachya gobiensis,
Aeridostachya junghunii,
Aeridostachya mearnsii,
Aeridostachya odontoglossa,
Aeridostachya ovilis,
Aeridostachya robusta,
Aeridostachya sumatrensis,
Aeridostachya trichotaenia,
Aeridostachya unifolia,
Aeridostachya vulcanica,
Aeridostachya macrophylla,
Aeridostachya propinqua,
Aeridostachya dulitensis,
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,