Poecilostachys marojejyensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marojejyensis
ID:
895063
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 97: 81 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894398
Common Names
- Poecilostachys marojejyensis
- Marojejy Poecilostachys
- Marojejy Poecilostachys Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poecilostachys marojejyensis (also called Marojejy 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 marojejyensis 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 marojejyensis has small, yellow flowers that appear in clusters on the tips of stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a glossy sheen. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poecilostachys marojejyensis 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 marojejyensis
Poecilostachys marojejyensis can be found in Madagascar.
Poecilostachys marojejyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poecilostachys marojejyensis?
Poecilostachys marojejyensis
What is the common name of Poecilostachys marojejyensis?
Marojejyensis Poecilostachys
Where is Poecilostachys marojejyensis found?
It is found in Madagascar
Species in the Poecilostachys genus
Poecilostachys ambositrensis, Poecilostachys bakeri, Poecilostachys baronis, Poecilostachys confertiflora, Poecilostachys geminata, Poecilostachys hildebrandtii, Poecilostachys humbertii, Poecilostachys mainborondroensis, Poecilostachys manongarivensis, Poecilostachys marojejyensis, Poecilostachys mollis, Poecilostachys muscicola, Poecilostachys oplismenoides, Poecilostachys tsaratananensis, Poecilostachys viguieri,
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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418464-1: 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].