Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
graminifolia
ID:
250534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Knowles & Westc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cab. 2: 129 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249866



Common Names

  • Graminifolia Nemaconia
  • Nemaconia graminifolia
  • Graminifolia


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Synonyms

  • Ponera graminifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ponera graminifolia Lindl. [unknown]
  • Ponera subquadrilabia Correll [unknown]

Description

Nemaconia graminifolia (also called Grass Tree, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk, with light green, grass-like leaves and white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry coastal forests to wetter tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nemaconia graminifolia is a plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a dye plant and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nemaconia graminifolia are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nemaconia graminifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seedlings and cuttings should be grown in a warm, sunny location and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Nemaconia graminifolia

Nemaconia graminifolia can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Nemaconia graminifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nemaconia graminifolia?

Nemaconia graminifolia

What is the common name of Nemaconia graminifolia?

Grass-leaved Nemaconia

What is the native range of Nemaconia graminifolia?

Australia

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

George Beauchamp Knowles (1790-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knowles' in the authors string.
Frederic Westcott (d.1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Westc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:645206-1: Based on the initial data import