Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
874911

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Dransf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 440 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874246

Common Names

  • Hickelia africana
  • African Hickelia
  • African Bristlegrass

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Description

Hickelia africana (also called African grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical Africa. It has a thin, erect stem with a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hickelia africana is a plant species that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as it helps to stabilize the soil. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is tolerant of poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hickelia africana flower is small, white or pinkish, and has a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have nine, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hickelia africana can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the same potting mix.

Where to Find Hickelia africana

Hickelia africana is native to Africa, from Morocco to South Africa.

Hickelia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hickelia africana?

Hickelia africana

What is the common name of Hickelia africana?

African hickelia

What type of plant is Hickelia africana?

Grass

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

Soejatmi Dransfield (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979070-1: 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].