Sehima sulcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) A.Camus
Source:
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 27: 373 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048072
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sehima sulcata (also called African paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has long, flat, narrow leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Sehima sulcata is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sehima sulcata has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, yellow-brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short, white root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sehima sulcata is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Vegetative propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Sehima sulcata
Sehima sulcata is a species of grass found in wet areas in the southeastern United States.
Sehima sulcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sehima sulcata?
Sehima sulcata
What is the common name of Sehima sulcata?
Unknown
Where is Sehima sulcata found?
Asia
Species in the Sehima genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:63644-3: 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].