Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheesemanii
ID:
876292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 35: 378 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875627

Common Names

  • Imperata cheesemanii
  • Cheesemanii Imperata
  • Giant Imperata

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Description

Imperata cheesemanii (also called Cheeseman's blood grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Imperata cheesemanii 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 cheesemanii 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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Where to Find Imperata cheesemanii

Imperata cheesemanii is native to India and can be found in open grasslands and along roadsides.

Imperata cheesemanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Imperata cheesemanii?

Imperata cheesemanii

What is the common name of Imperata cheesemanii?

Cheeseman's Imperata

What is the natural habitat of Imperata cheesemanii?

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405813-1: 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].