Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
maximus
ID:
879631

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) B.K.Simon & S.W.L.Jacobs

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 572 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878966

Common Names

  • Megathyrsus maximus
  • Giant Megathyrsus
  • Giant Megathyrsus

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Description

Megathyrsus maximus (also called Giant Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands, and can reach heights of up to 1.2 m. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Megathyrsus maximus is used as a food source and for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Megathyrsus maximus is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megathyrsus maximus is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It is a low-growing, spreading grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Megathyrsus maximus

Megathyrsus maximus can be found in tropical Africa.

Megathyrsus maximus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megathyrsus maximus?

Megathyrsus maximus

What is the common name of Megathyrsus maximus?

Guinea Grass

What is the natural habitat of Megathyrsus maximus?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands

Species in the Megathyrsus genus

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

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Surrey Jacobs (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60426565-2: 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].