Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Rauschert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 436 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877678
Common Names
- Dasystachys Aeridostachya
- Dasystachys
- Aeridostachya
Description
Aeridostachya dasystachys (also called hairy-stemmed cutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia, Europe, and North America. It grows in moist areas, such as riverbanks, lake shores, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Aeridostachya dasystachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeridostachya dasystachys has small, yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeridostachya dasystachys is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Aeridostachya dasystachys
Aeridostachya dasystachys is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Aeridostachya dasystachys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeridostachya dasystachys?
Aeridostachya dasystachys
What is the common name of Aeridostachya dasystachys?
Hairy Aeridostachya
What is the growth habit of Aeridostachya dasystachys?
It is an evergreen shrub with erect stems.
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,