Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 17: 185 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333622
Common Names
- Agrostophyllum kerenganum
- Kerenganum Agrostophyllum
- Kerenganum Plant
Description
Agrostophyllum kerenganum (also called 'Kerengan 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 kerenganum 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostophyllum kerenganum has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostophyllum kerenganum 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 kerenganum
Agrostophyllum kerenganum can be found in tropical Africa, primarily in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Agrostophyllum kerenganum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostophyllum kerenganum?
Agrostophyllum kerenganum
What is the common name of Agrostophyllum kerenganum?
Kerenganum Grass
What is the natural habitat of Agrostophyllum kerenganum?
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,