Rhytachne gonzalezii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Davidse
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 402 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895866
Common Names
- Rhytachne gonzalezii
- Gonzalezii's Rhytachne
- Gonzalezii Rhytachne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhytachne gonzalezii (also called Gonzalez's Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa and Madagascar. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhytachne gonzalezii is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhytachne gonzalezii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhytachne gonzalezii is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is a low-growing grass that forms dense mats and is often used as a ground cover. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs regular watering for best growth.
Where to Find Rhytachne gonzalezii
Rhytachne gonzalezii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.
Rhytachne gonzalezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhytachne gonzalezii?
Rhytachne gonzalezii
What is the common name of Rhytachne gonzalezii?
Gonzalez's Wiregrass
What is the natural habitat of Rhytachne gonzalezii?
Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands
Species in the Rhytachne 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
Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284288-2: 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].