Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) P.M.Peterson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 460 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330199
Common Names
- Stapfochloa Ciliata
- Ciliata Stapfochloa
- Stapfochloa Veins
Description
Stapfochloa ciliata (also called Hairy Stapf Grass, among many other common names) is a grass native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. The plant grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stapfochloa ciliata is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used as a turf grass in lawns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stapfochloa ciliata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stapfochloa ciliata is a tropical grass that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division of the plant.
Where to Find Stapfochloa ciliata
Stapfochloa ciliata is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Stapfochloa ciliata FAQ
What type of plant is Stapfochloa ciliata?
Stapfochloa ciliata is a type of grass.
Where does Stapfochloa ciliata grow?
Stapfochloa ciliata is native to India.
What are the care requirements for Stapfochloa ciliata?
Stapfochloa ciliata prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Species in the Stapfochloa 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:60469005-2: 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].