Elymandra gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 288 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865880
Common Names
- Gossweiler's Elymandra
- Gossweiler's Veldt Grass
- Gossweiler's Veld Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymandra gossweileri (also called African feathergrass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in clumps and has thin, erect, grey-green leaves. It is found in grassland, savannah, and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elymandra gossweileri 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
Elymandra gossweileri has small white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have a long, slender stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymandra gossweileri is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA zones 6-9.
Where to Find Elymandra gossweileri
Elymandra gossweileri is native to the dry forests of Mexico.
Elymandra gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymandra gossweileri?
Elymandra gossweileri
What are the common names of Elymandra gossweileri?
Gossweiler's elymandra
What is the growth habit of Elymandra gossweileri?
It is an annual herb with a spreading habit
Species in the Elymandra genus
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400111-1: 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].