Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Stenotaphrum Trin. [2115]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Poaceae

family_ja: イネ

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description_en: Genus of about 6 species of annual and perennial grasses, widespread in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, on seashores or near the coast, occasionally inland. The creeping or ascending stems root at the nodes, and bear linear to lance-shaped, flat or folded, upright leaves, sheathing at the bases. Greenish brown spikelets are borne in axillary and terminal racemes. S. secundatum and S. secundatum ’Variegatum’ are the most commonly grown, and are valued for their foliage. In frost-prone climates, treat perennials as annuals, or grow In a cool greenhouse as ground cover or in hanging baskets. Use as lawn grasses in tropical and subtropical climates; S. secundatum ’Variegatum’ is also suitable for a border.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Divide in spring. Take nodal cuttings in late spring or during summer.

pests_en: Trouble free,

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comment: trop. & warm

comment_ja: イヌシバ，セントオーガスチングラス(?)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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