Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fenestrata
ID:
897465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 23: 154 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896800

Common Names

  • Fenestrate Sacciolepis
  • Window Sacciolepis
  • Netted Sacciolepis

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Description

Sacciolepis fenestrata (also called Fenestrate Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass-like plant native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps and lake margins.

Uses & Benefits

Sacciolepis fenestrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to make baskets and other craft items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. Seed: small, dark brown, and oblong. Seedlings: small, dark green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sacciolepis fenestrata is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The seed can be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed.

Where to Find Sacciolepis fenestrata

Sacciolepis fenestrata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420078-1: 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].