Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planifolius
ID:
866517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 669 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865852

Common Names

  • Plane-leaved Elionurus
  • Plane-leaved Veldt Grass
  • Plane-leaved Veld Grass

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Description

Elionurus planifolius (also called African feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 2-3 feet with thin, arching leaves. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.

Uses & Benefits

Elionurus planifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elionurus planifolius has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elionurus planifolius is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is a fast-growing grass that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the divisions should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Elionurus planifolius

Elionurus planifolius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. It is also found in parts of the United States, including California, Arizona, and Florida.

Elionurus planifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elionurus planifolius?

Elionurus planifolius

What is the common name of Elionurus planifolius?

Plane-leaved grass

What is the habitat of Elionurus planifolius?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90414-2: 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].