Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) K.M.Wong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 524 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876713
Common Names
- Kinabaluchloa wrayi
- Kinabaluchloa grass
- Wray's Kinabaluchloa
Description
Kinabaluchloa wrayi (also called Wray's Kinabaluchloa, 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
Kinabaluchloa wrayi 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
Kinabaluchloa wrayi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kinabaluchloa wrayi 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 Kinabaluchloa wrayi
Kinabaluchloa wrayi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo, Malaysia.
Kinabaluchloa wrayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kinabaluchloa wrayi?
Kinabaluchloa wrayi
What is the common name of Kinabaluchloa wrayi?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Kinabaluchloa wrayi?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Kinabaluchloa 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973126-1: 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].