Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
africana
ID:
873293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees ex Lehm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (HBG, Hamburgensis) 1834: 4, 7 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872628

Common Names

  • Fingerhuthia africana
  • Africana Fingerhuthia
  • Africana's Fingerhuthia

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Description

Fingerhuthia africana (also called African Fingerhuthia, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Africa, and typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and alpine tundra. It is an evergreen, perennial grass, with a tufted habit and short rhizomes. Its leaves are linear, and its panicles are open and spreading.

Uses & Benefits

Fingerhuthia africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fingerhuthia africana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fingerhuthia africana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Fingerhuthia africana

Fingerhuthia africana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal.

Fingerhuthia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fingerhuthia africana?

Fingerhuthia africana

What is the common name of Fingerhuthia africana?

African Fingerhuthia

What is the growth habit of Fingerhuthia africana?

It is a tufted perennial grass with a spreading growth habit.

Species in the Fingerhuthia 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

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325128-2: 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].