Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nicorae
ID:
914620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.Roig) Romasch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 183 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913955

Common Names

  • Nicorae Feather Grass
  • Pappostipa Nicorae
  • Pappostipa Nicorae

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Description

Pappostipa nicorae (also called Nicora's Pappostipa, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and savannas. It is an erect, tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and a spike-like inflorescence. The spikelets are small and have two glumes that are awnless.

Uses & Benefits

Pappostipa nicorae is used for making furniture, tools, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pappostipa nicorae are small, white, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappostipa nicorae is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pappostipa nicorae

Pappostipa nicorae is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

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

Fidel Antonio Roig (1922-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Roig' in the authors string.
Konstantyn Romaschenko (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romasch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099515-1: 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].