Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
877373

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 35: t. 3494 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876708



Common Names

  • Kerriochloa siamensis
  • Siamensis Kerriochloa
  • Kerriochloa Siamensis


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Description

Kerriochloa siamensis (also called Siam Kerriochloa, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial grass native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Kerriochloa siamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kerriochloa siamensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kerriochloa siamensis is a perennial grass that is native to China. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best propagated in spring or early summer and can be divided in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Kerriochloa siamensis

Kerriochloa siamensis is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Kerriochloa siamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kerriochloa siamensis?

Kerriochloa siamensis

What is the common name of Kerriochloa siamensis?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Kerriochloa siamensis?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Kerriochloa genus

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406426-1: 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].