Coelachne africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912 , 1: 208 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860314
Common Names
- Coelachne africana
- African Coelachne
- African Hairgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coelachne africana (also called 'African Ricegrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open, dry, rocky areas. It has narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Coelachne africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coelachne africana is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coelachne africana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud each and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Coelachne africana
Coelachne africana can be found in Africa.
Coelachne africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelachne africana?
Coelachne africana
What are the common names for Coelachne africana?
African grass, African grass-rush
What is the habitat of Coelachne africana?
It is found in wet meadows, wet grasslands, and marshes
Species in the Coelachne 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
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396445-1: 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].