Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
virgatus
ID:
913684

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Suksathan & Borchs.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 159: 393 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913019

Common Names

  • Indianthus virgatus
  • Indianthus
  • Virgatus

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Description

Indianthus virgatus (also called Mexican Feather Grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It has thin, arching, bright green leaves and grows to a height of around 1.5 feet. It produces small, feathery, silvery-white flowers in the summer. Indianthus virgatus prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Indianthus virgatus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Indianthus virgatus is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, round, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are light green with a white or yellowish-white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indianthus virgatus is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division.

Where to Find Indianthus virgatus

Indianthus virgatus can be found in the wild in India.

Indianthus virgatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indianthus virgatus?

Indianthus virgatus

What is the common name of Indianthus virgatus?

Broom Indianthus

What is the natural habitat of Indianthus virgatus?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Indianthus genus

Species in the Marantaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-457976: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Piyakaset Suksathan (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suksathan' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.