Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecuroides
ID:
902321

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 697 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901656

Common Names

  • Stiburus alopecuroides
  • Alopecuroides Stiburus
  • Alopecuroides Grass

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Description

Stiburus alopecuroides (also called 'Foxtail Stiburus', among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is a small, tufted grass with narrow, arching leaves and short, erect stems. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and it is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stiburus alopecuroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for making baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Stiburus alopecuroides are small and white. Seed: The seeds of Stiburus alopecuroides are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Stiburus alopecuroides are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stiburus alopecuroides can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud or shoot per section. These sections should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Stiburus alopecuroides

Stiburus alopecuroides can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Stiburus alopecuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stiburus alopecuroides?

Stiburus alopecuroides

What is the common name of Stiburus alopecuroides?

Fox-tail palm

What is the natural habitat of Stiburus alopecuroides?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Stiburus 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423064-1: 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].