Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
africana
ID:
882938

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 35: t. 3419, p. 2 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882273

Common Names

  • African Orthoclada
  • African Grass
  • African Wiregrass

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Description

Orthoclada africana (also called African Orthoclada, 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

Orthoclada africana 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

Orthoclada africana 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

Orthoclada africana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Africa. 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 Orthoclada africana

Orthoclada africana is native to tropical Africa.

Orthoclada africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthoclada africana?

Orthoclada africana

What is the common name of Orthoclada africana?

African orthoclada

Where is Orthoclada africana found?

Orthoclada africana is found in South Africa

Species in the Orthoclada 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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409981-1: 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].