Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
896534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc.) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 262 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895869

Common Names

  • Rhytachne guianensis
  • Guianensis's Rhytachne
  • Guianensis Rhytachne

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhytachne guianensis 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 guianensis 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 guianensis

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

Rhytachne guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhytachne guianensis?

Rhytachne guianensis

What is the common name of Rhytachne guianensis?

Guiana Wiregrass

What is the natural habitat of Rhytachne guianensis?

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220749-2: 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].