Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distichophylla
ID:
896311

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad. ex Nees) Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 21: 184 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895646



Common Names

  • Raddia distichophylla
  • Two-rowed raddia
  • Raddia grass


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Description

Raddia distichophylla (also called Two-row Raddia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Raddia distichophylla is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Raddia distichophylla are small and white in color. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf that is oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raddia distichophylla is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Raddia distichophylla

Raddia distichophylla is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216738-2: 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].