Dimeria solitaria - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Keng f. & Y.L.Yang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 1980(4): 106 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864687
Common Names
- Dimeria solitaria
- Solitary Dimeria
- Lonely Dimeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dimeria solitaria (also called Solitary Dimeria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimeria solitaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimeria solitaria is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, green, and have long, narrow leaves.
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Dimeria solitaria can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the seeds should germinate in 10-14 days. When propagating by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. The divisions should take root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Dimeria solitaria
Dimeria solitaria can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Dimeria solitaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimeria solitaria?
Dimeria solitaria
What is the common name of Dimeria solitaria?
No common name
Where does Dimeria solitaria grow?
India
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
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
Ya Ling Yang (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:957776-1: 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].