Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
904207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Hack. ex Duthie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fodder Grasses N. India : 89 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903542

Common Names

  • Themeda gigantea
  • Giant Kangaroo Grass
  • Kangaroo Grass
  • Kangaroo Tussock

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Description

Themeda gigantea (also called Giant Silvergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China. It is a tufted grass with short rhizomes and grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 m. It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and along roadsides. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Themeda gigantea is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Themeda gigantea 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 gigantea is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is a fast-growing grass that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frosts.

Where to Find Themeda gigantea

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

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

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
John Firminger Duthie (1845-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duthie' 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:424187-1: 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].