Rottboellia balansae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
896896
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(3): 312 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896231
Common Names
- Rottboellia balansae
- Balansae Rottboellia
- Balans' Rottboellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rottboellia balansae (also called Balansa's Rottboellia, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a tufted habit. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry grassland, steppe and open woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rottboellia balansae is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rottboellia balansae has small, yellow flowers that have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Cultivation and propagation of Rottboellia balansae is best done through seed sowing in spring. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation can also be done through division of the clumps in spring.
Where to Find Rottboellia balansae
Rottboellia balansae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Rottboellia balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rottboellia balansae?
Rottboellia balansae
What is the family of Rottboellia balansae?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Rottboellia balansae?
Rottboellia grass
Species in the Rottboellia genus
Rottboellia afraurita, Rottboellia aurita, Rottboellia balansae, Rottboellia campestris, Rottboellia cancellata, Rottboellia clarkei, Rottboellia cochinchinensis, Rottboellia coelorachis, Rottboellia geminata, Rottboellia glandulosa, Rottboellia goalparensis, Rottboellia helferi, Rottboellia impressa, Rottboellia laevispica, Rottboellia lepidura, Rottboellia paradoxa, Rottboellia parodiana, Rottboellia purpurascens, Rottboellia rottboellioides, Rottboellia rugosa, Rottboellia selloana, Rottboellia striata, Rottboellia tessellata, Rottboellia tuberculosa,
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284418-2: 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].