Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
colobantha
ID:
876026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 439 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875361

Common Names

  • Hyperthelia colobantha
  • Colobantha Grass
  • Colobanth Grass

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Description

Hyperthelia colobantha (also called Coloban thatch grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in tufts and can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hyperthelia colobantha has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a soil-building cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyperthelia colobantha 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

Hyperthelia colobantha can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Hyperthelia colobantha

Hyperthelia colobantha is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Hyperthelia colobantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyperthelia colobantha?

Hyperthelia colobantha

What type of plant is Hyperthelia colobantha?

Grass

Where is Hyperthelia colobantha native to?

East Africa

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

William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405611-1: 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].