Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
celebica
ID:
896276

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Dransf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 707 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895611



Common Names

  • Holttumii Racemobambos
  • Racemobambos Holttumii
  • Holttumii Racemobambos


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Description

Racemobambos celebica (also called Celebes lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Southeast Asia. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It grows in dry grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Racemobambos celebica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that has a calming effect. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Racemobambos celebica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racemobambos celebica is a perennial grass that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Racemobambos celebica

Racemobambos celebica can be found in Southeast Asia.

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

Soejatmi Dransfield (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968447-1: 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].