Pentameris oreophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreophila
ID:
889952
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.P.Barker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 23: 41 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889287
Common Names
- Mountain Needlegrass
- Mountain Pentameris
- Mountain Veldtgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentameris oreophila (also called Mountain Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in grassland, savanna and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentameris oreophila is used for erosion control, as an ornamental grass, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pentameris oreophila are small, yellow-green, and spike-like. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentameris oreophila 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 oreophila
Pentameris oreophila can be found in the mountainous regions of South Africa.
Pentameris oreophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentameris oreophila?
Pentameris oreophila
What is the growth habit of Pentameris oreophila?
It is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit.
What is the flowering period of Pentameris oreophila?
It flowers from late spring to early summer.
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
Nigel P. Barker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Barker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972786-1: 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].