Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass)
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) growing in black plastic nursery pots on a wooden surface
Botanical name: Lithachne humilis
Common names: Bambusoid Grass, Mother of Bamboo
Family: Poaceae
Origin: Honduras
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
A wonderful little plant, unusual among grasses. It folds leaves sharply downwards at night. One of the rarest plants in existance. It is technically a Bamboosoid grass which genetic studies have shown to be the original mother of all modern bamboo species!
It is easy to grow given bright light or even deep shade.
Characteristically tiny nutty seeds are easy to grow. The plant remains very rare since the new species was described by Tom Soderstrom from an obscure locality deep in the forests of Honduras.
See article about Bambusoid Grass.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) tiny white flower emerging from a slender green stem.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) with pointed green leaves, small white male flowers, and tiny seeds.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) plant with slender green leaves and small white flower buds nearby
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) lime green pointed leaves spreading from a dark nursery container.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) with narrow lance-shaped green leaves growing in a black container.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) with multiple slender green leaves growing within a simple black pot.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) held by hand, showing numerous pointed lime green leaves.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) with lime green pointed leaves growing in a small brown container.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) with narrow lance-shaped green leaves held in a small black pot.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/lithachne_humilis.htm