Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
866272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Afr. Austral. Ill. : 223 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865607

Common Names

  • Ehrharta Pusilla
  • Dwarf Ehrharta
  • Dwarf Veldt Grass

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Description

Ehrharta pusilla (also called Dwarf Veldt Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with flat, narrow leaves and long, slender stems. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ehrharta pusilla is used as a fodder grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in landscaping and as a lawn grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ehrharta pusilla is a small, yellow-green spikelet, and the seed is an ovoid grain. The seedlings have a single, erect leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ehrharta pusilla is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate moisture. It can be propagated by seed or division. It is tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Ehrharta pusilla

Ehrharta pusilla can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Ehrharta pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ehrharta pusilla?

Ehrharta pusilla

What is the common name of Ehrharta pusilla?

Dwarf Veldt Grass

Where can Ehrharta pusilla be found?

Ehrharta pusilla is found in Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

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:399884-1: 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].