Loudetia angolensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 426 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878622
Common Names
- Loudetia angolensis
- Angolan Loudetia
- Angolan Lovegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loudetia angolensis (also called Angolan loudetia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Loudetia angolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loudetia angolensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, long style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loudetia angolensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Loudetia angolensis
Loudetia angolensis can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Loudetia angolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loudetia angolensis?
Loudetia angolensis
What is the family of Loudetia angolensis?
Poaceae
Where is Loudetia angolensis found?
Africa
Species in the Loudetia genus
Loudetia angolensis, Loudetia annua, Loudetia arundinacea, Loudetia cerata, Loudetia coarctata, Loudetia cuanzensis, Loudetia demeusei, Loudetia densispica, Loudetia echinulata, Loudetia esculenta, Loudetia filifolia, Loudetia flammida, Loudetia flavida, Loudetia furtiva, Loudetia hordeiformis, Loudetia jaegeriana, Loudetia kagerensis, Loudetia lanata, Loudetia migiurtina, Loudetia phragmitoides, Loudetia pratii, Loudetia simplex, Loudetia tisserantii, Loudetia togoensis, Loudetia vanderystii,
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
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407581-1: 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].