Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
prehensilis
ID:
895477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Schweick.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Züchter 21: 194 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894812

Common Names

  • Prosphytochloa prehensilis
  • Clinging Prosphytochloa
  • Grasping Prosphytochloa

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Description

Prosphytochloa prehensilis (also called Prosphytochloa prehensilis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a tufted habit and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Prosphytochloa prehensilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prosphytochloa prehensilis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosphytochloa prehensilis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Prosphytochloa prehensilis

Prosphytochloa prehensilis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Prosphytochloa prehensilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosphytochloa prehensilis?

Prosphytochloa prehensilis

What type of plant is Prosphytochloa prehensilis?

It is a perennial grass

Where is Prosphytochloa prehensilis found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Prosphytochloa genus

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.
Herold Georg Wilhelm Johannes Schweickerdt (1903-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweick.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418791-1: 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].