Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chiov.) Chiov.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 26: 74 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875288
Common Names
- Hyparrhenia mobukensis
- Mobukensis Hyparrhenia
- Mobukensis's Hyparrhenia
Description
Hyparrhenia mobukensis (also called Mobuku 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 mobukensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyparrhenia mobukensis is a small, yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyparrhenia mobukensis 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 mobukensis
Hyparrhenia mobukensis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Hyparrhenia mobukensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyparrhenia mobukensis?
Hyparrhenia mobukensis
What is the common name of Hyparrhenia mobukensis?
Mobuk Thatching Grass
What is the natural habitat of Hyparrhenia mobukensis?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405550-1: 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].