Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
torricellense
ID:
928163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 260 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927499



Common Names

  • Torricellian Grass
  • Torricellense Agrostophyllum
  • Torricellian Agrostophyllum


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Description

Agrostophyllum torricellense (also called Torricelli's Agrostophyllum, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that can grow up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum torricellense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostophyllum torricellense has yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and have five pointed lobes. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum torricellense is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil mix moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum torricellense

Agrostophyllum torricellense is native to Malaysia and can be found in the states of Kelantan, Pahang, and Terengganu.

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-4947: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.