Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
potamophila
ID:
927981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 271 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927317



Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum potamophila
  • River-loving Agrostophyllum
  • River-loving Grass-leaf


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Description

Agrostophyllum potamophila (also called River Agrostophyllum, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with white flowers, native to India and found in moist, grassy habitats near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum potamophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Agrostophyllum potamophila are small, white in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum potamophila is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum potamophila

Agrostophyllum potamophila is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

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-4930: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.