Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hitchcockii
ID:
903903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Camus) Cope

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 741 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903238

Common Names

  • Styppeiochloa hitchcockii
  • Hitchcock's Needlegrass
  • Hitchcock Needlegrass

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Description

Styppeiochloa hitchcockii (also called Hitchcock's Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the semi-arid regions of Central Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow, grey-green leaves and its long, slender inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Styppeiochloa hitchcockii 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

The flower of Styppeiochloa hitchcockii is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styppeiochloa hitchcockii 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 hitchcockii

Styppeiochloa hitchcockii can be found in South Africa.

Styppeiochloa hitchcockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styppeiochloa hitchcockii?

Styppeiochloa hitchcockii

What is the common name of Styppeiochloa hitchcockii?

Hitchcock's Grass

What is the natural habitat of Styppeiochloa hitchcockii?

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' 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:50425786-2: 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].