Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
caffra
ID:
880543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Afr. Austral. Ill. : 246 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879878

Common Names

  • Microchloa Caffra
  • Caffra Grass
  • Caffra

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Description

Microchloa caffra (also called Caffra Microchloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Microchloa caffra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microchloa caffra is a small, yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchloa caffra is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is native to tropical Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Microchloa caffra

Microchloa caffra is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Microchloa caffra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchloa caffra?

Microchloa caffra

What is the family of Microchloa caffra?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Microchloa caffra?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408452-1: 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].