Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
geminata
ID:
895056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Cl., Abt. 1 , 89: 133 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894391

Common Names

  • Poecilostachys geminata
  • Twin Poecilostachys
  • Twin Poecilostachys Grass

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Description

Poecilostachys geminata (also called Twin St. John's-wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, open woods and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Poecilostachys geminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poecilostachys geminata has small, white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have a tuft of basal leaves that are narrow and pointed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poecilostachys geminata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Poecilostachys geminata

Poecilostachys geminata can be found in Madagascar.

Poecilostachys geminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poecilostachys geminata?

Poecilostachys geminata

What is the common name of Poecilostachys geminata?

Geminata Poecilostachys

Where is Poecilostachys geminata found?

It is found in Madagascar

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418457-1: 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].