Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
grubbianum
ID:
917202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 16: 322 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916537



Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum grubbianum
  • Grubbianum Agrostophyllum
  • Agrostophyllum


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Description

Agrostophyllum grubbianum (also called Grubb's Agrostophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a white spathe and spadix. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in tropical forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum grubbianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agrostophyllum grubbianum sub. kaironkense Ormerod

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostophyllum grubbianum is a small, white spikelet, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is long and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum grubbianum is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum grubbianum

Agrostophyllum grubbianum can be found in the Grubbianum region of India.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461659: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.