Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
angolense
ID:
891455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 93: 734 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890790

Common Names

  • Angolan Piptochaetium
  • Angolan Hair-Grass
  • Angolan Piptochaetium

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Description

Piptochaetium angolense (also called Angolan Bamboo Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in dense tufts. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Piptochaetium angolense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptochaetium angolense is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptochaetium angolense is a perennial grass that is native to Angola. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Piptochaetium angolense

Piptochaetium angolense is found in Angola.

Piptochaetium angolense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptochaetium angolense?

Piptochaetium angolense

What is the family of Piptochaetium angolense?

Poaceae

What is the habitat of Piptochaetium angolense?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

Species in the Piptochaetium genus

Piptochaetium alpinum, Piptochaetium angolense, Piptochaetium angustifolium, Piptochaetium avenaceum, Piptochaetium avenacioides, Piptochaetium bicolor, Piptochaetium brachyspermum, Piptochaetium brevicalyx, Piptochaetium burkartianum, Piptochaetium cabrerae, Piptochaetium calvescens, Piptochaetium confusum, Piptochaetium cucullatum, Piptochaetium featherstonei, Piptochaetium fimbriatum, Piptochaetium hackelii, Piptochaetium hirtum, Piptochaetium indutum, Piptochaetium jubatum, Piptochaetium lasianthum, Piptochaetium leiopodum, Piptochaetium medium, Piptochaetium montevidense, Piptochaetium napostaense, Piptochaetium palustre, Piptochaetium panicoides, Piptochaetium pringlei, Piptochaetium ruprechtianum, Piptochaetium sagasteguii, Piptochaetium seleri, Piptochaetium stipoides, Piptochaetium tovarii, Piptochaetium uruguense, Piptochaetium virescens, Piptochaetium florissantii, Piptochaetium fuscum,

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199787-2: 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].