Ehrharta thunbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gibbs Russ.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 17: 192 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865639
Common Names
- Ehrharta Thunbergii
- Thunberg's Ehrharta
- Thunberg's Veldt Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ehrharta thunbergii (also called Thunberg'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 thunbergii is used as a forage grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass in lawns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ehrharta thunbergii 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 thunbergii 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 thunbergii
Ehrharta thunbergii can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Ehrharta thunbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ehrharta thunbergii?
Ehrharta thunbergii
What is the common name of Ehrharta thunbergii?
Thunberg's Veldt Grass
Where can Ehrharta thunbergii be found?
Ehrharta thunbergii 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
Garland Elizabeth Gibbs Russell (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibbs Russ.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940957-1: 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].