Coelachne minuta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 58: 317 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860327
Common Names
- Coelachne minuta
- Small Coelachne
- Small Hairgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coelachne minuta (also called 'Tiny Ricegrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open, dry, rocky areas. It has narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Coelachne minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coelachne minuta has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coelachne minuta is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Coelachne minuta
Coelachne minuta can be found in South America.
Coelachne minuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelachne minuta?
Coelachne minuta
What is the common name of Coelachne minuta?
Small grass
Where is Coelachne minuta native to?
Africa
Species in the Coelachne genus
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
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396457-1: 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].