Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
876289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 13: 26 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875624

Common Names

  • Imperata brevifolia
  • Brevifolia Imperata
  • Giant Imperata

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Description

Imperata brevifolia (also called Shortleaf grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with short, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Imperata brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Imperata brevifolia is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is long and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Imperata brevifolia is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be replanted immediately in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Imperata brevifolia

Imperata brevifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Imperata brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Imperata brevifolia?

Imperata brevifolia

What is the common name of Imperata brevifolia?

Short-leaved Imperata

What is the natural habitat of Imperata brevifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405810-1: 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].