Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
koestlinii
ID:
890240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 330 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889575



Common Names

  • Koestlinii Phaenanthoecium
  • Phaenanthoecium Koestlinii
  • Phaenanthoecium


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Description

Phaenanthoecium koestlinii (also called 'Koestlin's Phaenanthoecium', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phaenanthoecium koestlinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaenanthoecium koestlinii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaenanthoecium koestlinii is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Phaenanthoecium koestlinii

Phaenanthoecium koestlinii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Phaenanthoecium koestlinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaenanthoecium koestlinii?

Phaenanthoecium koestlinii

What is the common name of Phaenanthoecium koestlinii?

Koestlinii

What is the natural habitat of Phaenanthoecium koestlinii?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Phaenanthoecium 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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
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:415546-1: 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].