Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rariflora
ID:
882933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hughes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 302 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882268

Common Names

  • Rariflora Ortachne
  • Rariflora Grass
  • Rariflora Wiregrass

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Description

Ortachne rariflora (also called Rare-flowered 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 rariflora 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 rariflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ortachne rariflora 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 rariflora

Ortachne rariflora is native to tropical Africa.

Ortachne rariflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ortachne rariflora?

Ortachne rariflora

What is the common name of Ortachne rariflora?

Rare-flowered ortachne

Where is Ortachne rariflora found?

Ortachne rariflora 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Dorothy Popenoe (1899-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hughes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1065887-2: 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].