Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
854979

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Phillips

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 159 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854314

Common Names

  • Brachychloa fragilis
  • Fragilis Signalgrass
  • Fragilis Panicum

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Description

Brachychloa fragilis (also called Fragile Wiregrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is a tufted grass with erect culms, and its leaves are flat and have a membranous ligule. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachychloa fragilis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachychloa fragilis is a small, yellow spikelet. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachychloa fragilis is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and prefers moist soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Once established, it can be divided and replanted in the spring.

Where to Find Brachychloa fragilis

Brachychloa fragilis is native to tropical Africa and is found in the savannas and grasslands of the region.

Brachychloa fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachychloa fragilis?

Brachychloa fragilis

What is the common name of Brachychloa fragilis?

Fragile Grass

What is the natural habitat of Brachychloa fragilis?

It is found in open grassland, woodlands, and disturbed areas in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Brachychloa genus

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

Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:899341-1: 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].