Hyparrhenia familiaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
familiaris
ID:
875908
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 325 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875243
Common Names
- Hyparrhenia familiaris
- Familiaris Thatching Grass
- Bushy Thatching Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyparrhenia familiaris (also called Familiar 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 familiaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyparrhenia familiaris 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 familiaris is a perennial grass that is native to Africa. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be mowed to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Hyparrhenia familiaris
Hyparrhenia familiaris is found in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Hyparrhenia familiaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyparrhenia familiaris?
Hyparrhenia familiaris
What is the family of Hyparrhenia familiaris?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Hyparrhenia familiaris?
Familiar 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405516-1: 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].