Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
prasannae
ID:
1547152

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Prasad, Nagaraju, A.Naray., A.M.Reddy, Sankara Rao & B.R.P

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 500: 235 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027742

Common Names

  • Lophopogon prasannae
  • Prasanna's Beardgrass
  • Bearded Tuftgrass

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Description

Lophopogon prasannae (also called Prasanna's Lophopogon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It grows in moist meadows and along the banks of streams. Its stems are erect and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and have a rough texture. Its flowers are white and its fruits are capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Lophopogon prasannae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophopogon prasannae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophopogon prasannae is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered location and lightly covered with soil. Once established, the plant will need little maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Where to Find Lophopogon prasannae

Lophopogon prasannae is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Lophopogon prasannae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophopogon prasannae?

Lophopogon prasannae

What are the common names of Lophopogon prasannae?

Prasanna's Lophopogon

What is the native range of Lophopogon prasannae?

India

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:77219237-1: 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].