Aeridostachya unifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unifolia
ID:
879971
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Rauschert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 436 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879306
Common Names
- Aeridostachya unifolia
- One-leaved Aeridostachya
- One-leaved Airplant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeridostachya unifolia (also called one-leaved aeridostachya, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It grows in sandy soils in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aeridostachya unifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a lawn grass in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeridostachya unifolia is a small, greenish-white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are short and have a tuft of greenish-white leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeridostachya unifolia is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Division of clumps can also be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Aeridostachya unifolia
Aeridostachya unifolia can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911690-1: Based on the initial data import