Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
896532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 19: 98 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895867

Common Names

  • Rhytachne gracilis
  • Gracilis's Rhytachne
  • Gracilis Rhytachne

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Description

Rhytachne gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhytachne gracilis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhytachne gracilis 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 gracilis

Rhytachne gracilis can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Rhytachne gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhytachne gracilis?

Rhytachne gracilis

What is the common name of Rhytachne gracilis?

Graceful Wiregrass

What is the natural habitat of Rhytachne gracilis?

Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands

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:419440-1: 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].