Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flexuosum
ID:
1321167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 17: 180 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333621



Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum flexuosum
  • Flexuous Agrostophyllum
  • Flexuous Plant


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Description

Agrostophyllum flexuosum (also called 'Flexuous Agrostophyllum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Indonesia. It grows up to 1 m tall and is usually found in open meadows and along roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate to ovate, and measure up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum flexuosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agrostophyllum flexuosum sub. peloricum Ormerod
Agrostophyllum flexuosum sub. telefominense Ormerod

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostophyllum flexuosum has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum flexuosum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum flexuosum

Agrostophyllum flexuosum can be found in tropical Africa, primarily in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Agrostophyllum flexuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostophyllum flexuosum?

Agrostophyllum flexuosum

What is the common name of Agrostophyllum flexuosum?

Flexuous Grass

What is the natural habitat of Agrostophyllum flexuosum?

It is found in lowland rainforests, swamp forests, and other wet habitats

Species in the Agrostophyllum genus

Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.