Sehima sulcatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 27: 373. 1921 (as sulcatum)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898613
Common Names
- Sehima sulcatum
- Sulcate Fescue
- Sulcate Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sehima sulcatum (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 sulcatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sehima sulcatum 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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Sehima sulcatum 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 sulcatum
Sehima sulcatum is native to India and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-441828: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.