Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviseta
ID:
882929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 141 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882264

Common Names

  • Breviseta Ortachne
  • Breviseta Grass
  • Breviseta Wiregrass

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Description

Ortachne breviseta (also called Short-awned Ortachne, 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

Ortachne breviseta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ortachne breviseta has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ortachne breviseta is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to North America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Ortachne breviseta

Ortachne breviseta is native to tropical Africa.

Ortachne breviseta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ortachne breviseta?

Ortachne breviseta

What is the common name of Ortachne breviseta?

Short-haired ortachne

Where is Ortachne breviseta found?

Ortachne breviseta is found in South Africa

Species in the Ortachne 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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325545-2: 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].