Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosa
ID:
866277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 192 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865612

Common Names

  • Ehrharta Ramosa
  • Branched Ehrharta
  • Branched Veldt Grass

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Description

Ehrharta ramosa (also called Branched 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 ramosa 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 ramosa 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 ramosa 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 ramosa

Ehrharta ramosa can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Ehrharta ramosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ehrharta ramosa?

Ehrharta ramosa

What is the common name of Ehrharta ramosa?

Branching Veldt Grass

Where can Ehrharta ramosa be found?

Ehrharta ramosa 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

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399885-1: 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].