Stipa bomanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hauman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. Buenos Aires 29: 397 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901798
Common Names
- Bomanii Feather Grass
- Stipa Feather Grass
- Feathertop Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa bomanii (also called Bomani's Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has thin, needle-like leaves and grows in open, dry areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa bomanii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stipa bomanii is a small, yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are thin, with a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa bomanii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Stipa bomanii
Stipa bomanii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Stipa bomanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa bomanii?
Stipa bomanii
What is the common name of Stipa bomanii?
Boman's Needlegrass
What is the natural habitat of Stipa bomanii?
Stipa bomanii is found in dry areas of Mexico and the southwestern United States
Species in the Stipa genus
Stipa academica, Stipa adoxa, Stipa aktauensis, Stipa alaica, Stipa aliena, Stipa annua, Stipa apertifolia, Stipa arabica, Stipa araxensis, Stipa argillosa, Stipa asperella, Stipa atlantica, Stipa austroaltaica, Stipa austroitalica, Stipa badachschanica, Stipa baicalensis, Stipa balansae, Stipa barbata, Stipa barrancaensis, Stipa bavarica, Stipa bomanii, Stipa brachyptera, Stipa breviflora, Stipa breviseta, Stipa bungeana, Stipa capillacea, Stipa capillata, Stipa caucasica, Stipa chingii, Stipa conferta, Stipa consanguinea, Stipa cretacea, Stipa czerepanovii, Stipa daghestanica, Stipa dasyphylla, Stipa dasyvaginata, Stipa dregeana, Stipa drobovii, Stipa durifolia, Stipa ehrenbergiana, Stipa endotricha, Stipa fallacina, Stipa gaubae, Stipa gegarkunii, Stipa gnezdilloi, Stipa gracilis, Stipa grandis, Stipa hans-meyeri, Stipa henrardiana, Stipa henryi,
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
Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:245947-2: 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].