Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 15: 475 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876606
Common Names
- Jouvea straminea
- Stramineous Jouvea
- Stramineous Spear Grass
Description
Jouvea straminea (also called the straw-colored jouvea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Jouvea straminea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jouvea straminea has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jouvea straminea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and is a low-maintenance plant.
Where to Find Jouvea straminea
Jouvea straminea is found in South Africa.
Jouvea straminea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jouvea straminea?
Jouvea straminea
What is the common name of Jouvea straminea?
Straminea Jouvea
What is the natural habitat of Jouvea straminea?
Jouvea straminea is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Jouvea genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406390-1: 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].