Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
finitima
ID:
875914

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Andersson ex Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 299 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875249

Common Names

  • Hyparrhenia finitima
  • Finitima Thatching Grass
  • Bushy Thatching Grass

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Description

Hyparrhenia finitima (also called Finite Hyparrhenia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome and a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hyparrhenia finitima 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 finitima 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyparrhenia finitima 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 finitima

Hyparrhenia finitima is found in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Hyparrhenia finitima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyparrhenia finitima?

Hyparrhenia finitima

What is the family of Hyparrhenia finitima?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Hyparrhenia finitima?

Finite 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:405522-1: 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].