Hyparrhenia barteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barteri
ID:
875868
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 321 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875203
Common Names
- Hyparrhenia barteri
- Barteri Hyparrhenia
- Barteri Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyparrhenia barteri (also called 'Barter's Grass', among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has a short, tufted stem with long, thin leaves and small, green flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hyparrhenia barteri is a species of grass used for landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyparrhenia barteri is a small, yellow-green spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and have a white-green stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyparrhenia barteri is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is cultivated as an ornamental grass and can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The grass should be divided into small clumps and planted in the desired location.
Where to Find Hyparrhenia barteri
Hyparrhenia barteri can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Hyparrhenia barteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyparrhenia barteri?
Hyparrhenia barteri
What type of grass is Hyparrhenia barteri?
It is an annual grass
What is the growth habit of Hyparrhenia barteri?
It has a prostrate growth habit
Species in the Hyparrhenia genus
Hyparrhenia anamesa, Hyparrhenia andongensis, Hyparrhenia anemopaegma, Hyparrhenia anthistirioides, Hyparrhenia arrhenobasis, Hyparrhenia bagirmica, Hyparrhenia barteri, Hyparrhenia bracteata, Hyparrhenia claytonii, Hyparrhenia coleotricha, Hyparrhenia collina, Hyparrhenia confinis, Hyparrhenia coriacea, Hyparrhenia cyanescens, Hyparrhenia cymbaria, Hyparrhenia dichroa, Hyparrhenia diplandra, Hyparrhenia dregeana, Hyparrhenia dybowskii, Hyparrhenia exarmata, Hyparrhenia familiaris, Hyparrhenia figariana, Hyparrhenia filipendula, Hyparrhenia finitima, Hyparrhenia formosa, Hyparrhenia gazensis, Hyparrhenia glabriuscula, Hyparrhenia gossweileri, Hyparrhenia griffithii, Hyparrhenia hirta, Hyparrhenia involucrata, Hyparrhenia madaropoda, Hyparrhenia mobukensis, Hyparrhenia multiplex, Hyparrhenia neglecta, Hyparrhenia newtonii, Hyparrhenia niariensis, Hyparrhenia nyassae, Hyparrhenia papillipes, Hyparrhenia pilgeriana, Hyparrhenia pilosa, Hyparrhenia poecilotricha, Hyparrhenia praetermissa, Hyparrhenia quarrei, Hyparrhenia rudis, Hyparrhenia rufa, Hyparrhenia schimperi, Hyparrhenia smithiana, Hyparrhenia subplumosa, Hyparrhenia tamba,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405483-1: 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].