Ehrharta rupestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Fl. Afr. Austral. Ill. : 227 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865619
Common Names
- Ehrharta Rupestris
- Rocky Ehrharta
- Rocky Veldt Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ehrharta rupestris (also called Rock 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 rupestris 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 rupestris 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 rupestris 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 rupestris
Ehrharta rupestris can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Ehrharta rupestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ehrharta rupestris?
Ehrharta rupestris
What is the common name of Ehrharta rupestris?
Rocky Veldt Grass
Where can Ehrharta rupestris be found?
Ehrharta rupestris 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
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:399889-1: 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].