Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fauriei
ID:
863999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 10: 135 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863334



Common Names

  • Fauriei Diarrhena
  • Diarrhena Fauriei
  • Fauriei Grass


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Description

Diarrhena fauriei (also called Faurie's Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia, Europe, and North America. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Diarrhena fauriei is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, headaches, and fever. It is also used to treat digestive disorders and to improve the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diarrhena fauriei has small, white flowers with four petals that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diarrhena fauriei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps of plants can be divided and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Diarrhena fauriei

Diarrhena fauriei is native to Japan, Korea, and China.

Diarrhena fauriei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diarrhena fauriei?

Diarrhena fauriei

What is the common name of Diarrhena fauriei?

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Where is Diarrhena fauriei native to?

Central and South America

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398459-1: 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].