Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cirrhulosa
ID:
889918

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 298 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889253

Common Names

  • Curly Needlegrass
  • Curly Pentameris
  • Curly Veldtgrass

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Description

Pentameris cirrhulosa (also called Curly feather grass, among many other common names) is a clump-forming grass native to tropical and subtropical Africa. It has arching, linear leaves and produces feathery, pinkish-red flower spikes in late summer. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, and is often used as an ornamental grass in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Pentameris cirrhulosa is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentameris cirrhulosa is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentameris cirrhulosa is a perennial grass that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer, and division should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Pentameris cirrhulosa

Pentameris cirrhulosa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist woodlands and swamps. It is also available in nurseries.

Species in the Pentameris genus

Pentameris airoides, Pentameris barbata, Pentameris cirrhulosa, Pentameris curvifolia, Pentameris densiflora, Pentameris dregeana, Pentameris elegans, Pentameris eriostoma, Pentameris glacialis, Pentameris glandulosa, Pentameris hirtiglumis, Pentameris lima, Pentameris longiglumis, Pentameris macrocalycina, Pentameris oreophila, Pentameris patula, Pentameris rupestris, Pentameris scabra, Pentameris swartbergensis, Pentameris thuarii, Pentameris uniflora, Pentameris viscidula, Pentameris argentea, Pentameris aurea, Pentameris aspera, Pentameris clavata, Pentameris aristidoides, Pentameris andringitrensis, Pentameris colorata, Pentameris acinosa, Pentameris tysonii, Pentameris praecox, Pentameris triseta, Pentameris reflexa, Pentameris pyrophila, Pentameris pusilla, Pentameris chrysurus, Pentameris pseudopallescens, Pentameris rosea, Pentameris pictigluma, Pentameris pholiuroides, Pentameris pungens, Pentameris trisetoides, Pentameris velutina, Pentameris veneta, Pentameris trifida, Pentameris tomentella, Pentameris setifolia, Pentameris scandens, Pentameris rigidissima,

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415311-1: 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].