Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sesleriiformis
ID:
873299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Afr. Austral. Ill. : 136 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872634

Common Names

  • Fingerhuthia Sesleriiformis
  • Sesleriiformis
  • Fingerhuthia

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Description

Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis (also called Sesleriiform 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 sesleriiformis 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 sesleriiformis is a small, greenish-white spikelet, which is borne in a terminal panicle. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis 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 sesleriiformis

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

Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis?

Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis

What is the common name of Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis?

Sesleriiformis Fingerhuthia

What is the growth habit of Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403772-1: 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].