Hyparrhenia newtonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
newtonii
ID:
875962
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 363 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875297
Common Names
- Hyparrhenia newtonii
- Newton's Hyparrhenia
- Newton Hyparrhenia
Searching for Hyparrhenia newtonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyparrhenia newtonii (also called Newton's 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 newtonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hyparrhenia newtonii var. newtoniiHyparrhenia newtonii var. macra Stapf
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyparrhenia newtonii is a small, yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Searching for Hyparrhenia newtonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyparrhenia newtonii is a perennial grass native to Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division of clumps can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hyparrhenia newtonii
Hyparrhenia newtonii is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Hyparrhenia newtonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyparrhenia newtonii?
Hyparrhenia newtonii
What is the common name of Hyparrhenia newtonii?
Newton's Thatching Grass
What is the natural habitat of Hyparrhenia newtonii?
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:405555-1: 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].