Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tamba
ID:
876013

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex Steud.) Andersson ex Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 336 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875348

Common Names

  • Hyparrhenia tamba
  • Tamba Grass
  • Tamba's Grass

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Description

Hyparrhenia tamba (also called Tamba 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 tamba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyparrhenia tamba is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green shoots with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyparrhenia tamba is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed. The best time to sow the seed is in the spring or summer when the soil is warm. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Hyparrhenia tamba

Hyparrhenia tamba is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Hyparrhenia tamba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyparrhenia tamba?

Hyparrhenia tamba

What type of plant is Hyparrhenia tamba?

Grass

Where is Hyparrhenia tamba native to?

East Africa

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

Nils Johan Andersson (1821-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andersson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405599-1: 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].