Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capense
ID:
882913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 742 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882248

Common Names

  • Cape Oropetium
  • Cape Wiregrass
  • Cape Needle Grass

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Description

Oropetium capense (also called Cape Feather Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Oropetium capense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin infections, wounds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oropetium capense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oropetium capense can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Oropetium capense

Oropetium capense is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and savannas.

Oropetium capense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oropetium capense?

Oropetium capense

What is the common name of Oropetium capense?

Cape oropetium

Where is Oropetium capense found?

Oropetium capense is found in 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409963-1: 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].