Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
deppeana
ID:
851363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 3: 84 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850698

Common Names

  • Arundinella deppeana
  • Deppeana Arundinella
  • Deppe's Arundinella

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Description

Arundinella deppeana (also called Deppe's grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows to a height of about 0.3 meters. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arundinella deppeana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arundinella deppeana has small, yellow flowers with a white center and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings have thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundinella deppeana is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer as well.

Where to Find Arundinella deppeana

Arundinella deppeana can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Arundinella deppeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundinella deppeana?

Arundinella deppeana

What type of grass is Arundinella deppeana?

Arundinella deppeana is a perennial grass species.

Where does Arundinella deppeana grow?

Arundinella deppeana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Arundinella genus

Arundinella barbinodis, Arundinella bengalensis, Arundinella berteroniana, Arundinella blephariphylla, Arundinella cannanorica, Arundinella ciliata, Arundinella cochinchinensis, Arundinella dagana, Arundinella decempedalis, Arundinella deppeana, Arundinella filiformis, Arundinella flavida, Arundinella fluviatilis, Arundinella furva, Arundinella fuscata, Arundinella grandiflora, Arundinella grevillensis, Arundinella hirta, Arundinella hispida, Arundinella holcoides, Arundinella hookeri, Arundinella intricata, Arundinella khasiana, Arundinella laxiflora, Arundinella leptochloa, Arundinella longispicata, Arundinella mesophylla, Arundinella metzii, Arundinella montana, Arundinella nepalensis, Arundinella nervosa, Arundinella nodosa, Arundinella parviflora, Arundinella pumila, Arundinella purpurea, Arundinella rupestris, Arundinella setosa, Arundinella spicata, Arundinella thwaitesii, Arundinella tricholepis, Arundinella tuberculata, Arundinella vaginata, Arundinella villosa, Arundinella yunnanensis, Arundinella kokutensis, Arundinella longiscata, Arundinella kerrii, Arundinella ravii, Arundinella chassanica, Arundinella pradeepiana,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390638-1: 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].