Aeridostachya feddeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
feddeana
ID:
878547
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Brieger
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, 1(11-12): 714 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877882
Common Names
- Feddeana grass
- Cane grass
- Bristle grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeridostachya feddeana (also called 'Feddes' Windmill Grass', among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeridostachya feddeana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeridostachya feddeana has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are slightly hairy.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeridostachya feddeana is a warm-season grass native to the southern United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be planted in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.
Where to Find Aeridostachya feddeana
Aeridostachya feddeana is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal.
Aeridostachya feddeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeridostachya feddeana?
Aeridostachya feddeana
What is the family of Aeridostachya feddeana?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Aeridostachya feddeana?
Feddes' Sprangletop
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,
References
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Gustav Brieger (1900-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brieger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908244-1: Based on the initial data import