Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dregeana
ID:
875899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Stapf ex Stent

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 1: 249 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875234

Common Names

  • Hyparrhenia dregeana
  • Dregeana Thatching Grass
  • Bushy Thatching Grass

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Description

Hyparrhenia dregeana (also called Drege's Thatching Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hyparrhenia dregeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyparrhenia dregeana has small, yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyparrhenia dregeana is a perennial grass that is native to Africa. It is typically grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed and the seeds should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Hyparrhenia dregeana

Hyparrhenia dregeana can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Hyparrhenia dregeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyparrhenia dregeana?

Hyparrhenia dregeana

What is the family of Hyparrhenia dregeana?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Hyparrhenia dregeana?

Drege's thatchgrass

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.
Sydney Margaret Stent (1875-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stent' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405507-1: 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].