Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosum
ID:
899273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottler) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 36 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898608

Common Names

  • Sehima nervosum
  • Nervous Fescue
  • Nervous Grass

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Description

Sehima nervosum (also called African grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sehima nervosum 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 nervosum is a small, yellow flower with a reddish center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are thin and long with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sehima nervosum 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 nervosum

Sehima nervosum is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Sehima nervosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sehima nervosum?

Sehima nervosum

What is the common name of Sehima nervosum?

Nervous Sehima

What is the growth habit of Sehima nervosum?

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Johan Peter Rottler (1749-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421211-1: 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].