Pentameris patula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
889955
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 299 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889290
Common Names
- Spreading Needlegrass
- Spreading Pentameris
- Spreading Veldtgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentameris patula (also called Spreading 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 patula 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 patula 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 patula 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 patula
Pentameris patula can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Pentameris patula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentameris patula?
Pentameris patula
What is the growth habit of Pentameris patula?
It is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit.
What is the flowering period of Pentameris patula?
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
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:415344-1: 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].