Anisostachya eromoensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eromoensis
ID:
538101
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 111: 424 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537433
Common Names
- Anisostachya eromoensis
- Eromoensis Anisostachya
- Eromoensis Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anisostachya eromoensis (also called Eromo Anisostachya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers, native to Madagascar and found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anisostachya eromoensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisostachya eromoensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anisostachya eromoensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including clay soils.
Where to Find Anisostachya eromoensis
Anisostachya eromoensis is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Anisostachya eromoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisostachya eromoensis?
Anisostachya eromoensis
What is the common name of Anisostachya eromoensis?
Eromo Bristlegrass
What type of plant is Anisostachya eromoensis?
Perennial grass-like plant
Species in the Anisostachya genus
Anisostachya aequiloba, Anisostachya ambositrensis, Anisostachya amoena, Anisostachya andringitrensis, Anisostachya apikyensis, Anisostachya arida, Anisostachya armandii, Anisostachya atrorubra, Anisostachya australis, Anisostachya betsiliensis, Anisostachya betsimisaraka, Anisostachya bivalvis, Anisostachya bojeri, Anisostachya bosseri, Anisostachya brevibracteata, Anisostachya breviloba, Anisostachya capuronii, Anisostachya castellana, Anisostachya coccinea, Anisostachya cognata, Anisostachya colorata, Anisostachya debilis, Anisostachya delphinensis, Anisostachya denticulata, Anisostachya dispersa, Anisostachya elata, Anisostachya elliptica, Anisostachya eromoensis, Anisostachya haplostachya, Anisostachya humbertii, Anisostachya humblotii, Anisostachya incisa, Anisostachya induta, Anisostachya latebracteata, Anisostachya littoralis, Anisostachya maculata, Anisostachya modica, Anisostachya oblonga, Anisostachya parvifolia, Anisostachya paucinervis, Anisostachya perrieri, Anisostachya puberula, Anisostachya pubescens, Anisostachya purpurea, Anisostachya ramosa, Anisostachya reptans, Anisostachya ripicola, Anisostachya rivalis, Anisostachya rosea, Anisostachya sambiranensis,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45298-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.