Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arundinacea
ID:
904174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 7: 363 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903509

Common Names

  • Arundinacea Grass
  • Themeda Grass
  • Tropical Grass

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Description

Themeda arundinacea (also called Arundinacea Themeda, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to woodlands, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Themeda arundinacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Themeda arundinacea has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themeda arundinacea is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1.2m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Themeda arundinacea

Themeda arundinacea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Themeda arundinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Themeda arundinacea?

Themeda arundinacea

What type of plant is Themeda arundinacea?

It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Where is Themeda arundinacea found?

It is found in India.

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424167-1: 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].