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
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.
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 Coelachne genus
Coelachne africana,
Coelachne auquieri,
Coelachne friesiorum,
Coelachne ghatica,
Coelachne infirma,
Coelachne japonica,
Coelachne minuta,
Coelachne perpusilla,
Coelachne pulchella,
Coelachne simpliciuscula,
Coelachne soerensenii,
Coelachne madayensis,
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
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].