Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
africanus
ID:
895539

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 763 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894874

Common Names

  • African Pseudobromus
  • African Pseudobromus Grass
  • African Pseudobromus Grass

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Description

Pseudobromus africanus (also called African False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudobromus africanus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudobromus africanus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudobromus africanus is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Pseudobromus africanus

Pseudobromus africanus is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.

Pseudobromus africanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudobromus africanus?

Pseudobromus africanus

What is the common name of Pseudobromus africanus?

African false brome

Where is Pseudobromus africanus found?

Pseudobromus africanus is found in Africa.

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418827-1: 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].