Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densispica
ID:
879309

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rendle) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 428 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878644

Common Names

  • Loudetia densispica
  • Dense-spiked Loudetia
  • Dense-spiked Lovegrass

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Description

Loudetia densispica (also called Dense-spiked 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 densispica is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a forage crop and for making paper and textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loudetia densispica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Loudetia densispica is a perennial grass that is native to tropical Africa. It is a fast-growing grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny location with adequate water and fertilizer. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative cuttings.

Where to Find Loudetia densispica

Loudetia densispica can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Loudetia densispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loudetia densispica?

Loudetia densispica

What is the common name of Loudetia densispica?

Dense-spiked foxtail

What is the growth habit of Loudetia densispica?

It is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' 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:407597-1: 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].