Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hermannii
ID:
903745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) De Winter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 134 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903080

Common Names

  • Hermannii Needlegrass
  • Hermannii Stipa
  • Hermannii Spear-grass

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Description

Stipagrostis hermannii (also called Hermann's Needle Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and its flower heads are usually 1-2 cm long. It grows in dry, rocky places and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Stipagrostis hermannii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Stipagrostis hermannii flower is a small, yellow-green flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green shoot with a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipagrostis hermannii is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Stipagrostis hermannii

Stipagrostis hermannii is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and savannas.

Stipagrostis hermannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipagrostis hermannii?

Stipagrostis hermannii

What type of plant is Stipagrostis hermannii?

Grass

Where is Stipagrostis hermannii found?

Africa

Species in the Stipagrostis genus

Stipagrostis acutiflora, Stipagrostis amabilis, Stipagrostis anomala, Stipagrostis arachnoidea, Stipagrostis brachyathera, Stipagrostis brevifolia, Stipagrostis ciliata, Stipagrostis damarensis, Stipagrostis dhofariensis, Stipagrostis dinteri, Stipagrostis drari, Stipagrostis dregeana, Stipagrostis fastigiata, Stipagrostis foexiana, Stipagrostis garubensis, Stipagrostis geminifolia, Stipagrostis giessii, Stipagrostis gonatostachys, Stipagrostis grandiglumis, Stipagrostis griffithii, Stipagrostis hermannii, Stipagrostis hirtigluma, Stipagrostis hochstetteriana, Stipagrostis karelinii, Stipagrostis lanata, Stipagrostis lanipes, Stipagrostis libyca, Stipagrostis lutescens, Stipagrostis masirahensis, Stipagrostis multinerva, Stipagrostis namaquensis, Stipagrostis namibensis, Stipagrostis obtusa, Stipagrostis paradisea, Stipagrostis pellytronis, Stipagrostis pennata, Stipagrostis plumosa, Stipagrostis prodigiosa, Stipagrostis proxima, Stipagrostis pungens, Stipagrostis raddiana, Stipagrostis ramulosa, Stipagrostis rigidifolia, Stipagrostis sabulicola, Stipagrostis sahelica, Stipagrostis schaeferi, Stipagrostis scoparia, Stipagrostis seelyae, Stipagrostis shawii, Stipagrostis sokotrana,

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Bernard de Winter (1924-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Winter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423901-1: 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].