Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
879329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stent & J.M.Rattray) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 429 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878664

Common Names

  • Lanata Loudetia
  • Lanata Bristle Grass
  • Lanata Bristlegrass

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Description

Loudetia lanata (also called Woolly 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 lanata 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 lanata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Loudetia lanata 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 lanata

Loudetia lanata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Loudetia lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loudetia lanata?

Loudetia lanata

What is the common name of Loudetia lanata?

Woolly-headed foxtail

What is the growth habit of Loudetia lanata?

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
Sydney Margaret Stent (1875-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stent' in the authors string.
James McFarlane Rattray (1907-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Rattray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407614-1: 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].