Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
chapmanianus
ID:
874256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 2: 306 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873591

Common Names

  • Gymnopogon chapmanianus
  • Chapmanianus Gymnopogon
  • Gymnopogon Chapmanianus

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Description

Gymnopogon chapmanianus (also called Chapman's Gymnopogon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with an erect stem up to 4.4 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnopogon chapmanianus is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnopogon chapmanianus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnopogon chapmanianus is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the lower portion of the stem and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Gymnopogon chapmanianus

Gymnopogon chapmanianus is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115781-2: 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].