Ehrharta rehmannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1897: 288 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865615
Common Names
- Ehrharta Rehmannii
- Rehmann's Ehrharta
- Rehmann's Veldt Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ehrharta rehmannii (also called Rehmann's Veldt Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is a tufted grass with long, narrow leaves and a branched inflorescence. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ehrharta rehmannii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ehrharta rehmannii sub. rehmanniiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ehrharta rehmannii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ehrharta rehmannii 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 rehmannii
Ehrharta rehmannii can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Ehrharta rehmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ehrharta rehmannii?
Ehrharta rehmannii
What is the common name of Ehrharta rehmannii?
Rehmann's Veldt Grass
Where can Ehrharta rehmannii be found?
Ehrharta rehmannii is found in Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Species in the Ehrharta genus
Ehrharta barbinodis, Ehrharta brevifolia, Ehrharta bulbosa, Ehrharta calycina, Ehrharta capensis, Ehrharta delicatula, Ehrharta digyna, Ehrharta diplax, Ehrharta dura, Ehrharta eburnea, Ehrharta erecta, Ehrharta festucacea, Ehrharta godefroyi, Ehrharta longiflora, Ehrharta longifolia, Ehrharta longigluma, Ehrharta melicoides, Ehrharta microlaena, Ehrharta ottonis, Ehrharta penicillata, Ehrharta pusilla, Ehrharta ramosa, Ehrharta rehmannii, Ehrharta rupestris, Ehrharta setacea, Ehrharta thunbergii, Ehrharta triandra, Ehrharta villosa,
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:399888-1: 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].