Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galpinii
ID:
899266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stent

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 1: 239 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898601

Common Names

  • Sehima galpinii
  • Galpin's Fescue
  • Galpin's Grass

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Description

Sehima galpinii (also called Galpin's Sehima, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sehima galpinii is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sehima galpinii is small and yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain, about 2 mm in length. The seedlings are thin and long, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sehima galpinii is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be sown in spring and the divisions can be made in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Sehima galpinii

Sehima galpinii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Sehima galpinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sehima galpinii?

Sehima galpinii

What is the common name of Sehima galpinii?

Galpin's Sehima

What is the growth habit of Sehima galpinii?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit

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

Sydney Margaret Stent (1875-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stent' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421206-1: 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].