Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
904381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb. ex Hornem.) Honda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 3: 312 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903716

Common Names

  • Thysanolaena latifolia
  • Latifolia Grass
  • Thysanolaena Grass

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Description

Thysanolaena latifolia (also called Broad-Leaved Grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to South Asia. 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

Thysanolaena latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thysanolaena latifolia is white in color and has a star-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thysanolaena latifolia is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Thysanolaena latifolia

Thysanolaena latifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Thysanolaena latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thysanolaena latifolia?

Thysanolaena latifolia

What type of plant is Thysanolaena latifolia?

Grass

Where is Thysanolaena latifolia found?

India, Myanmar, and Thailand

Species in the Thysanolaena genus

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

Masaji Honda (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424281-1: 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].