Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pappophorea
ID:
887631

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 2: 231 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886966

Common Names

  • Pappagrostis pappophorea
  • Pappophorea Pappagrostis
  • Pappophorea Feather Grass

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Description

Pappagrostis pappophorea (also called Pappagrostis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Pappagrostis pappophorea is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and can be used to create a natural privacy screen or windbreak. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pappagrostis pappophorea flowers are small and yellow, with a single spikelet per stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short with thin, upright leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappagrostis pappophorea is a warm-season grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in moist soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Pappagrostis pappophorea

Pappagrostis pappophorea is native to southern Africa, from South Africa to Zimbabwe.

Species in the Pappagrostis 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

Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413607-1: 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].