Status:
valid
Authors:
Rivas Mart., Lousã, J.C.Costa & Maria C.Duarte
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Int. J. Geobot. Res. 7: 21 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035947
Common Names
- Hyparrhenia caboverdeana
- Caboverdeana Hyparrhenia
- Caboverdeana African-grass
Description
Hyparrhenia caboverdeana (also called Cabo Verde Hyparrhenia, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hyparrhenia caboverdeana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyparrhenia caboverdeana has small, yellow flowers that are borne in a spike. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyparrhenia caboverdeana is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Hyparrhenia caboverdeana
Hyparrhenia caboverdeana is found in Cape Verde.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215531-1: 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].