Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
drakensbergensis
ID:
880426

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schweick.) Conert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Senckenberg. Biol. 51: 132 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879761

Common Names

  • Drakensberg Merxmuellera
  • Drakensbergensis Merxmuellera
  • Drakensberg False Foxglove

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Description

Merxmuellera drakensbergensis (also called Drakensberg Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 1.2 m. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Merxmuellera drakensbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Merxmuellera drakensbergensis are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merxmuellera drakensbergensis is native to tropical Africa and is widely cultivated as an ornamental grass. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Merxmuellera drakensbergensis

Merxmuellera drakensbergensis is native to South 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

Hans Joachim Conert (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408372-1: 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].