Dimeria sreenarayanae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravi & Anil Kumar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Rheedea 2: 101 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864688
Common Names
- Dimeria sreenarayanae
- Sreenarayana's Dimeria
- Sreenarayana Dimeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dimeria sreenarayanae (also called Sreenarayan's 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 sreenarayanae 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 sreenarayanae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dimeria sreenarayanae is a warm-season annual grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Dimeria sreenarayanae
Dimeria sreenarayanae can be found in India.
Dimeria sreenarayanae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimeria sreenarayanae?
Dimeria sreenarayanae
What is the common name of Dimeria sreenarayanae?
No common name
Where does Dimeria sreenarayanae 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
N. Ravi (d.2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravi' in the authors string.
N. Anil Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anil Kumar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968848-1: 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].