Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dewildemanii
ID:
859871

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vanderyst) Van der Veken ex Compère

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 393 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859206

Common Names

  • Chevalierella dewildemanii
  • De Wildeman's Grass
  • De Wildeman's Reed

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Description

Chevalierella dewildemanii (also called De Wildeman's Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and its stems are covered with short, bristly hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Chevalierella dewildemanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chevalierella dewildemanii has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chevalierella dewildemanii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Chevalierella dewildemanii

Chevalierella dewildemanii is native to the Congo Basin and can be found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Central African Republic.

Chevalierella dewildemanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chevalierella dewildemanii?

Chevalierella dewildemanii

What type of plant is Chevalierella dewildemanii?

Grass

Where does Chevalierella dewildemanii grow?

It is native to Africa

Species in the Chevalierella 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

Pierre Compère (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Compère' in the authors string.
Paul A.J.B. Van der Veken (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van der Veken' in the authors string.
Hyacinthe Julien Robert Vanderyst (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vanderyst' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395695-1: 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].