Aeridostachya sumatrensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
879763
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Rauschert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 436 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879098
Common Names
- Sumatran Melic Grass
- Sumatran Melic
- Sumatran Onion Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeridostachya sumatrensis (also called Sumatran melic, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Sumatra. It grows in tufts and has a clumping habit. Its leaves are flat and have a rough texture. It grows in moist grasslands, woodlands and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aeridostachya sumatrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeridostachya sumatrensis is a small, white to yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, pale green grass with a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeridostachya sumatrensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Aeridostachya sumatrensis
Aeridostachya sumatrensis can be found in Sumatra.
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
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911689-1: Based on the initial data import