Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbinodis
ID:
866196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math., Seconde Pt. Sci. Nat. 5(2, Bot.): 20 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865531

Common Names

  • Barbinodis Ehrharta
  • Ehrharta barbinodis
  • Barbinodis Ehrharta

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Description

Ehrharta barbinodis (also called Ehrharta barbinodis, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical Africa, Australia, and New Guinea. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and savannas and is characterized by its narrow, pointed leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ehrharta barbinodis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ehrharta barbinodis is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ehrharta barbinodis is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and has thin, arching leaves. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-prepared seed bed. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Ehrharta barbinodis

Ehrharta barbinodis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Ehrharta barbinodis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ehrharta barbinodis?

Ehrharta barbinodis

What are the common names of Ehrharta barbinodis?

No common names are known for this species

What is the natural habitat of Ehrharta barbinodis?

Ehrharta barbinodis is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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:399821-1: 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].