Rhytachne rottboellioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Ind. Occid. : 12 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895880
Common Names
- Rhytachne rottboellioides
- Rottboellioides Rhytachne
- Rottboellioides' Rhytachne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhytachne rottboellioides (also called Rottboellia-like 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 rottboellioides is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhytachne rottboellioides is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhytachne rottboellioides 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 rottboellioides
Rhytachne rottboellioides is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
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
William Hamilton (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325559-2: 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].