Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
lowryi
ID:
655

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Gaut.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taxon 62: 979 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315109



Common Names

  • Bemangidia lowryi
  • Lowry's Bemangidia
  • Lowry's Bemangidia


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Description

Bemangidia lowryi (also called Bemangidia lowryi, among many other common names) is a species of grass found in tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome and stems up to 1 m tall. The leaves are linear and arranged in a basal rosette. The flowers are greenish-white and borne in a terminal spike. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bemangidia lowryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bemangidia lowryi has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bemangidia lowryi is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Bemangidia lowryi

Bemangidia lowryi is native to India and can be found in the Eastern Ghats mountain range.

Bemangidia lowryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bemangidia lowryi?

Bemangidia lowryi

What is the common name of Bemangidia lowryi?

Lowry's Bemangidia

What is the natural habitat of Bemangidia lowryi?

Bemangidia lowryi is found in tropical rainforests, moist forests, and wet savannas.

Species in the Bemangidia genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

Laurent Gautier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gaut.' in the authors string.