Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
xylosa
ID:
903812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cope

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 660 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903147

Common Names

  • Xylosa stipagrostis
  • Stipagrostis xylosa
  • Xylosa stipa

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Description

Stipagrostis xylosa (also called Xylose feather grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa. It is an annual grass, growing to a height of up to 1 m. It has long, narrow leaves, up to 30 cm long and 2 cm wide. It is found in dry grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stipagrostis xylosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stipagrostis xylosa is a spikelet that is usually green or yellowish green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a membranous sheath.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipagrostis xylosa is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated as an ornamental grass. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Stipagrostis xylosa

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

Stipagrostis xylosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipagrostis xylosa?

Stipagrostis xylosa

What is the common name of Stipagrostis xylosa?

Xylosa grass

What is the habitat of Stipagrostis xylosa?

Dry grasslands

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

Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968437-1: 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].