Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hochstetteriana
ID:
903749

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beck ex Hack.) De Winter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 134 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903084

Common Names

  • Hochstetteriana Needlegrass
  • Hochstetteriana Stipa
  • Hochstetteriana Spear-grass

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Description

Stipagrostis hochstetteriana (also called Hochstetter'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 hochstetteriana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stipagrostis hochstetteriana var. secalina (Henrard) De Winter
Stipagrostis hochstetteriana var. hochstetteriana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Stipagrostis hochstetteriana 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 hochstetteriana is a perennial grass that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.

Where to Find Stipagrostis hochstetteriana

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

Stipagrostis hochstetteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipagrostis hochstetteriana?

Stipagrostis hochstetteriana

What type of plant is Stipagrostis hochstetteriana?

Grass

Where is Stipagrostis hochstetteriana 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

Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
Bernard de Winter (1924-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Winter' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423903-1: 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].