Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
multiculmis
ID:
904361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 13: 32 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903696



Common Names

  • Thyridolepis multiculmis
  • Multiculmis Thyridolepis
  • Thyridolepis Multiculmis


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Description

Thyridolepis multiculmis (also called Many-Stemmed Grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to Australia. It has a tufted growth habit and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Thyridolepis multiculmis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thyridolepis multiculmis is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed of Thyridolepis multiculmis is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Thyridolepis multiculmis are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thyridolepis multiculmis is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in summer and planted in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Thyridolepis multiculmis

Thyridolepis multiculmis is native to Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424260-1: 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].