Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
874820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 36: t. 3548, p. 2 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874155

Common Names

  • Sulcata Heteropholis
  • Heteropholis sulcata
  • Heteropholis

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Description

Heteropholis sulcata (also called Sulcate Heteropholis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa and the Middle East. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry, sandy soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropholis sulcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heteropholis sulcata is a small, yellow-green flower with a short, thick stem. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are short and thick with short, broad leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropholis sulcata is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Heteropholis sulcata

Heteropholis sulcata can be found in Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

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.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404760-1: 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].