Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madayensis
ID:
1322519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pramod & Pradeep

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 64: 290 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334973

Common Names

  • Madayensis Coelachne
  • Maday Coelachne
  • Coelachne Madayensis

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Description

Coelachne madayensis (also called Maday's grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Philippines. It is a tufted perennial grass with erect culms and glabrous leaf blades. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coelachne madayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelachne madayensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelachne madayensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of the plant and divide them into smaller clumps. Replant the divided clumps in a sunny or partially shaded location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Coelachne madayensis

Coelachne madayensis is native to India. It can be found in moist montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Coelachne madayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelachne madayensis?

Coelachne madayensis

What is the natural habitat of Coelachne madayensis?

Tropical montane forests

What is the flower color of Coelachne madayensis?

White

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

Ayilliath K. Pradeep: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pradeep' in the authors string.
C. Pramod: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pramod' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125337-1: 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].