Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
875939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 376 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875274

Common Names

  • Hyparrhenia involucrata
  • Involucrata Thatching Grass
  • Bushy Thatching Grass

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Description

Hyparrhenia involucrata (also called Involucrate Thatch Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves with hairy margins and grows in dense tufts. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas, and is often used for thatching, fodder, and erosion control.

Uses & Benefits

Hyparrhenia involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hyparrhenia involucrata var. involucrata
Hyparrhenia involucrata var. breviseta Clayton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyparrhenia involucrata has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyparrhenia involucrata 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 involucrata

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

Hyparrhenia involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyparrhenia involucrata?

Hyparrhenia involucrata

What is the common name of Hyparrhenia involucrata?

Involucrate Thatching Grass

What is the natural habitat of Hyparrhenia involucrata?

It is found in dry grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands

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:405538-1: 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].