Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
1408589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Levyns) Larridon

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 118: 22 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421053

Common Names

  • Drooping Tetraria
  • Hanging Tetraria
  • Suspended Tetraria

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Description

Tetraria cernua (also called Nodding tetraria, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass with long, narrow, green leaves. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraria cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetraria cernua is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraria cernua is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To do so, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water sparingly and wait for the plant to take root.

Where to Find Tetraria cernua

Tetraria cernua is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and woodlands of the eastern parts of the country.

Tetraria cernua FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Tetraria cernua?

Tetraria cernua prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best soil type for Tetraria cernua?

Tetraria cernua prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.

How much water does Tetraria cernua need?

Tetraria cernua should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once every two weeks.

Species in the Tetraria genus

Tetraria arundinacea, Tetraria australiensis, Tetraria borneensis, Tetraria bromoides, Tetraria burmanni, Tetraria capillacea, Tetraria capillaris, Tetraria comosa, Tetraria compressa, Tetraria crinifolia, Tetraria eximia, Tetraria fasciata, Tetraria ferruginea, Tetraria fimbriolata, Tetraria flexuosa, Tetraria fourcadei, Tetraria involucrata, Tetraria macowaniana, Tetraria maculata, Tetraria microcarpa, Tetraria microstachys, Tetraria mlanjensis, Tetraria nigrovaginata, Tetraria octandra, Tetraria pillansii, Tetraria pleosticha, Tetraria pubescens, Tetraria pygmaea, Tetraria robusta, Tetraria scariosa, Tetraria secans, Tetraria spiralis, Tetraria stagnalis, Tetraria thermalis, Tetraria triangularis, Tetraria usambarensis, Tetraria ustulata, Tetraria vaginata, Tetraria cernua, Tetraria sylvestris, Tetraria setacea, Tetraria raynaliana, Tetraria pilisepala, Tetraria breviseta,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.
Isabel Larridon (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Larridon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77194455-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].