Elionurus tylophorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.D.Barrett & Handasyde
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 30: 187 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032098
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elionurus tylophorus (also called 'Tylophorus', among many other common names) is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in humid, tropical regions in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elionurus tylophorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elionurus tylophorus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elionurus tylophorus is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Elionurus tylophorus
Elionurus tylophorus is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo.
Elionurus tylophorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elionurus tylophorus?
Elionurus tylophorus
What is the common name of Elionurus tylophorus?
Tylophorus Grass
What is the habitat of Elionurus tylophorus?
Moist to wet soils in open areas
Species in the Elionurus genus
Elionurus barbiculmis, Elionurus bilinguis, Elionurus ciliaris, Elionurus citreus, Elionurus elegans, Elionurus euchaetus, Elionurus hensii, Elionurus hirtifolius, Elionurus lividus, Elionurus muticus, Elionurus planifolius, Elionurus platypus, Elionurus royleanus, Elionurus tripsacoides, Elionurus tristis, Elionurus tylophorus, Elionurus purpureus,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77201103-1: 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].