Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
parvispicula
ID:
1331989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Caro & E.A.Sánchez) P.M.Peterson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 460 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344443



Common Names

  • Stapfochloa
  • Parvispicula
  • Parvispicula Grass


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Description

Stapfochloa parvispicula (also called Small-spiked Stapfochloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to India. It has small, green spikes and prefers moist, shady locations. It is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stapfochloa parvispicula is used as a source of firewood and timber, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stapfochloa parvispicula is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapfochloa parvispicula is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is best grown in a greenhouse or in a sheltered spot outdoors. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Stapfochloa parvispicula

Stapfochloa parvispicula is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Malaysia.

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

José Alfredo Caro (1919-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caro' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
Evangelina A. Sánchez (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Sánchez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151761-1: 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].