Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
wightiana
ID:
881734

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Steud.) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 327 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881069



Common Names

  • Myriostachya wightiana
  • Wight's Myriostachya
  • Myriostachya of Wight


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Description

Myriostachya wightiana (also called Wight's Myriostachya, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Myriostachya wightiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myriostachya wightiana has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is slightly curved and has a pointed tip. The leaves are dark green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriostachya wightiana is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Myriostachya wightiana

Myriostachya wightiana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Brazil to Argentina.

Myriostachya wightiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriostachya wightiana?

Myriostachya wightiana

What is the common name of Myriostachya wightiana?

Wight's Myriostachya

What is the natural habitat of Myriostachya wightiana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Myriostachya 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409265-1: 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].