Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sclerioides
ID:
862083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Camus) Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 5: 413 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861418



Common Names

  • Cyphochlaena sclerioides
  • Cypholepis Yemenica
  • Cyrtochloa Fenixii


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Description

Cyphochlaena sclerioides (also called Sclerioides Cyphochlaena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small evergreen tree or shrub growing to a height of 5-10 m. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphochlaena sclerioides is used in traditional medicine for treating stomach aches, headaches, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyphochlaena sclerioides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphochlaena sclerioides can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cyphochlaena sclerioides

Cyphochlaena sclerioides is native to Madagascar and can be found in moist forests.

Cyphochlaena sclerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphochlaena sclerioides?

Cyphochlaena sclerioides

What is the common name of Cyphochlaena sclerioides?

Sclerioides Canegrass

What is the habitat of Cyphochlaena sclerioides?

It is found in wet, marshy areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows

Species in the Cyphochlaena 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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397243-1: 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].