Loudetia annua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 429 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878624
Common Names
- Loudetia annua
- Annual Loudetia
- Annual Lovegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loudetia annua (also called Annual Loudetia, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is a small, tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and a spike-like inflorescence. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Loudetia annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loudetia annua 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 annua is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a turf grass in dry areas. It can also be used as an ornamental grass in gardens.
Where to Find Loudetia annua
Loudetia annua can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Loudetia annua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loudetia annua?
Loudetia annua
What is the family of Loudetia annua?
Poaceae
Where is Loudetia annua 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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
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:407582-1: 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].