Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicatula
ID:
866214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1897: 288 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865549

Common Names

  • Delicatula Ehrharta
  • Ehrharta delicatula
  • Delicatula Ehrharta

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Description

Ehrharta delicatula (also called Ehrharta delicatula, 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 delicatula is a hardy grass that is used in lawns, golf courses, and other turf areas. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ehrharta delicatula is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ehrharta delicatula 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 delicatula

Ehrharta delicatula can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.

Ehrharta delicatula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ehrharta delicatula?

Ehrharta delicatula

What are the common names of Ehrharta delicatula?

No common names are known for this species

What is the natural habitat of Ehrharta delicatula?

Ehrharta delicatula 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399837-1: 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].