Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pratii
ID:
879340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 240 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878675

Common Names

  • Prat's Loudetia
  • Prat's Bristle Grass
  • Prat's Bristlegrass

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Description

Loudetia pratii (also called Prat's paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including savannas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Loudetia pratii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loudetia pratii 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 pratii 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 pratii

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

Loudetia pratii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loudetia pratii?

Loudetia pratii

What type of plant is Loudetia pratii?

Grass

Where is Loudetia pratii native to?

Africa

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

Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407624-1: 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].