Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
polystachya
ID:
895532

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 495 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894867



Common Names

  • Many-spiked Pseudechinolaena
  • Many-spiked Pseudechinolaena Grass
  • Many-spiked Pseudechinolaena Grass


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Description

Pseudechinolaena polystachya (also called Polystachya False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudechinolaena polystachya is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudechinolaena polystachya has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudechinolaena polystachya is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Pseudechinolaena polystachya

Pseudechinolaena polystachya is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Pseudechinolaena polystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudechinolaena polystachya?

Pseudechinolaena polystachya

What is the common name of Pseudechinolaena polystachya?

Many-spiked false grass

Where is Pseudechinolaena polystachya found?

Pseudechinolaena polystachya 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:211125-2: 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].