Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
craigii
ID:
897105

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Veldkamp) H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 613 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896440

Common Names

  • Rytidosperma Craigii
  • Craig's Rytidosperma
  • Craigii Rytidosperma

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Description

Rytidosperma craigii (also called Craig's Rytidosperma, among many other common names) is a grass species native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a perennial grass that grows in dense tufts and can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Rytidosperma craigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rytidosperma craigii has small, white flowers, with a seed head containing small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rytidosperma craigii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be planted in spring or fall and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Rytidosperma craigii

Rytidosperma craigii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Rytidosperma craigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rytidosperma craigii?

Rytidosperma craigii

What is the common name of Rytidosperma craigii?

Craig's wallaby grass

What type of plant is Rytidosperma craigii?

Grass

Species in the Rytidosperma genus

Rytidosperma acerosum, Rytidosperma alpicola, Rytidosperma auriculatum, Rytidosperma australe, Rytidosperma biannulare, Rytidosperma bonthainicum, Rytidosperma buchananii, Rytidosperma caespitosum, Rytidosperma carphoides, Rytidosperma clavatum, Rytidosperma clelandii, Rytidosperma corinum, Rytidosperma craigii, Rytidosperma dendeniwae, Rytidosperma dimidiatum, Rytidosperma duttonianum, Rytidosperma erianthum, Rytidosperma exiguum, Rytidosperma fortunae-hibernae, Rytidosperma geniculatum, Rytidosperma gracile, Rytidosperma horrens, Rytidosperma indutum, Rytidosperma irianense, Rytidosperma javanicum, Rytidosperma laeve, Rytidosperma lechleri, Rytidosperma longifolium, Rytidosperma maculatum, Rytidosperma mamberamense, Rytidosperma merum, Rytidosperma monticola, Rytidosperma montis-wilhelmii, Rytidosperma nardifolium, Rytidosperma nigricans, Rytidosperma nitens, Rytidosperma nivicola, Rytidosperma nudiflorum, Rytidosperma nudum, Rytidosperma occidentale, Rytidosperma oreoboloides, Rytidosperma oreophilum, Rytidosperma paschale, Rytidosperma pauciflorum, Rytidosperma penicillatum, Rytidosperma petrosum, Rytidosperma pictum, Rytidosperma pilosum, Rytidosperma pulchrum, Rytidosperma pumilum,

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:989895-1: 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].