Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
catherineana
ID:
903901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cope & Ryves

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 739 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903236

Common Names

  • Catherineana Grass
  • Catherine's Hairgrass
  • Catherine's Spear Grass

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Description

Styppeiochloa catherineana (also called Catherine's Styppeiochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Styppeiochloa catherineana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Styppeiochloa catherineana are small, white, and arranged in panicles. Seed: The seeds are small, brown, and oblong in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings are slender and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styppeiochloa catherineana is a perennial grass native to South America. It is typically grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. It is tolerant of drought and heat, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Styppeiochloa catherineana

Styppeiochloa catherineana can be found in South Africa.

Styppeiochloa catherineana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styppeiochloa catherineana?

Styppeiochloa catherineana

What is the common name of Styppeiochloa catherineana?

Catherine's Grass

What is the natural habitat of Styppeiochloa catherineana?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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 Bruno Ryves (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ryves' in the authors string.
Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50425785-2: 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].