Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
polychroa
ID:
854332

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trautv.) Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 2: 426 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853667



Common Names

  • Bellardiochloa polychroa
  • Polychromatic Bellardiochloa
  • Polychromatic Bellardiochloa Grass


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Description

Bellardiochloa polychroa (also called 'Polychroa', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bellardiochloa polychroa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellardiochloa polychroa has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellardiochloa polychroa is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Bellardiochloa polychroa

Bellardiochloa polychroa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa.

Bellardiochloa polychroa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellardiochloa polychroa?

Bellardiochloa polychroa

What is the common name of Bellardiochloa polychroa?

Many-colored Bellardiochloa

What is the natural habitat of Bellardiochloa polychroa?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.
Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392638-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].