Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
multifolius
ID:
873615

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.M.Yang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Nat. Sci. J. Hunan Norm. Univ. 9(3): 92 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872950



Common Names

  • Many-leaved Gelidocalamus
  • Many-leaved Spikemoss
  • Many-leaved Spike Moss


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Description

Gelidocalamus multifolius (also called Gelidocalamus multifolius, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to China and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is a perennial grass with thin, upright stems and narrow, linear leaves. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets with awns.

Uses & Benefits

Gelidocalamus multifolius is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gelidocalamus multifolius has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gelidocalamus multifolius can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Gelidocalamus multifolius

Gelidocalamus multifolius is native to China.

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

Bao Min Yang (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:957850-1: 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].