Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platypus
ID:
866518

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 3: 135 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865853

Common Names

  • Platypus Elionurus
  • Platypus Veldt Grass
  • Platypus Veld Grass

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Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elionurus platypus 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 platypus

Elionurus platypus 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 platypus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elionurus platypus?

Elionurus platypus

What is the common name of Elionurus platypus?

Platypus grass

What is the habitat of Elionurus platypus?

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400075-1: 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].