Loudetia hordeiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 431 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878661
Common Names
- Hordeiformis Loudetia
- Hordeiformis Bristle Grass
- Hordeiformis Bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loudetia hordeiformis (also called Hordeiform Loudetia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It typically grows in moist, open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Loudetia hordeiformis 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
The flower of Loudetia hordeiformis is a small, yellow-white flower with a single stamen. The seed is small and round with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loudetia hordeiformis is a grass native to tropical Africa. It is a tufted grass with short, erect stems and narrow leaves. It is best grown in a sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Loudetia hordeiformis
Loudetia hordeiformis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Loudetia hordeiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loudetia hordeiformis?
Loudetia hordeiformis
What is the common name of Loudetia hordeiformis?
Barley-like foxtail
What is the growth habit of Loudetia hordeiformis?
It is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit
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:407611-1: 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].