Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setacea
ID:
866289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Afr. Austral. Ill. : 228 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865624

Common Names

  • Ehrharta Setacea
  • Bristly Ehrharta
  • Bristly Veldt Grass

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Description

Ehrharta setacea (also called Bristly 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 setacea 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 setacea 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 setacea 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 setacea

Ehrharta setacea can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Ehrharta setacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ehrharta setacea?

Ehrharta setacea

What is the common name of Ehrharta setacea?

Hairy Veldt Grass

Where can Ehrharta setacea be found?

Ehrharta setacea 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:399891-1: 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].