Dimeria acinaciformis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 204 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864576
Common Names
- Dimeria acinaciformis
- Sickle-Shaped Dimeria
- Acinaciform Dimeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dimeria acinaciformis (also called 'Ceylon Sword Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands, and can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets.
Uses & Benefits
Dimeria acinaciformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimeria acinaciformis is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with narrow, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dimeria acinaciformis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Dimeria acinaciformis
Dimeria acinaciformis is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas and grasslands.
Dimeria acinaciformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimeria acinaciformis?
Dimeria acinaciformis
What is the common name of Dimeria acinaciformis?
Acinaciform Fingergrass
What is the growth habit of Dimeria acinaciformis?
It is an annual grass with a prostrate growth habit.
Species in the Dimeria genus
Dimeria acinaciformis, Dimeria agasthyamalayana, Dimeria aristata, Dimeria avenacea, Dimeria balakrishnaniana, Dimeria ballardii, Dimeria bialata, Dimeria blatteri, Dimeria borii, Dimeria chelariensis, Dimeria chloridiformis, Dimeria connivens, Dimeria copeana, Dimeria copei, Dimeria deccanensis, Dimeria eradii, Dimeria falcata, Dimeria fischeri, Dimeria gracilis, Dimeria guangxiensis, Dimeria hohenackeri, Dimeria idukkiensis, Dimeria jainii, Dimeria josephii, Dimeria kalavoorensis, Dimeria kanjirapallilana, Dimeria keenanii, Dimeria keralae, Dimeria kollimalayana, Dimeria kurzii, Dimeria lawsonii, Dimeria lehmannii, Dimeria madagascariensis, Dimeria mahendragiriensis, Dimeria manongarivensis, Dimeria mooneyi, Dimeria namboodiriana, Dimeria neglecta, Dimeria orissae, Dimeria ornithopoda, Dimeria paniculata, Dimeria perrieri, Dimeria pubescens, Dimeria raizadae, Dimeria sivarajanii, Dimeria solitaria, Dimeria sreenarayanae, Dimeria stapfiana, Dimeria thwaitesii, Dimeria woodrowii,
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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399269-1: 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].