Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avenacea
ID:
865246

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) C.E.C.Fisch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 72 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864581

Common Names

  • Dimeria avenacea
  • Oat-Like Dimeria
  • Avenaceous Dimeria

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Description

Dimeria avenacea (also called 'Oat-like Dimeria', 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 avenacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dimeria avenacea is small and white, with a yellow 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimeria avenacea 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 avenacea

Dimeria avenacea is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas and grasslands.

Dimeria avenacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimeria avenacea?

Dimeria avenacea

What is the common name of Dimeria avenacea?

Oat-like Fingergrass

What is the growth habit of Dimeria avenacea?

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

Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399273-1: 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].