Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) Conert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 77: 281 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878690
Common Names
- Ambiens Loudetiopsis
- Ambiens Bristle Grass
- Ambiens Bristlegrass
Description
Loudetiopsis ambiens (also called ambiens 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
Loudetiopsis ambiens is used as a food source and for its ornamental value in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loudetiopsis ambiens has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loudetiopsis ambiens 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 Loudetiopsis ambiens
Loudetiopsis ambiens is found in the savannas of West Africa, from Senegal to Cameroon.
Loudetiopsis ambiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loudetiopsis ambiens?
Loudetiopsis ambiens
What type of plant is Loudetiopsis ambiens?
Grass
Where is Loudetiopsis ambiens native to?
Africa
Species in the Loudetiopsis genus
Loudetiopsis ambiens,
Loudetiopsis baldwinii,
Loudetiopsis capillipes,
Loudetiopsis chevalieri,
Loudetiopsis chrysothrix,
Loudetiopsis falcipes,
Loudetiopsis glabrata,
Loudetiopsis kerstingii,
Loudetiopsis scaettae,
Loudetiopsis thoroldii,
Loudetiopsis trigemina,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407639-1: 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].