Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Rauschert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 436 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877780
Common Names
- Decurrentipetala Aeridostachya
- Decurrentipetala
- Aeridostachya
Description
Aeridostachya decurrentipetala (also called decurrent-petalled aeridostachya, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa. It grows in dense tufts and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeridostachya decurrentipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeridostachya decurrentipetala has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeridostachya decurrentipetala 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 decurrentipetala
Aeridostachya decurrentipetala is native to India and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.
Aeridostachya decurrentipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeridostachya decurrentipetala?
Aeridostachya decurrentipetala
What is the family of Aeridostachya decurrentipetala?
Acanthaceae
Where is Aeridostachya decurrentipetala found?
India
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,