Status:
valid
Authors:
Potdar, Salunkhe & S.R.Yadav
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 243 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903578
Common Names
- Themeda pseudotremula
- False Kangaroo Grass
- Kangaroo Grass
- Kangaroo Tussock
Description
Themeda pseudotremula (also called Pseudotremula, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1m tall. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Themeda pseudotremula 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
The flower of Themeda pseudotremula is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Themeda pseudotremula is a perennial grass native to Australia. It grows in clumps and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Where to Find Themeda pseudotremula
Themeda pseudotremula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Themeda genus
Themeda anathera,
Themeda arguens,
Themeda arundinacea,
Themeda avenacea,
Themeda cymbaria,
Themeda gigantea,
Themeda helferi,
Themeda hookeri,
Themeda huttonensis,
Themeda idjensis,
Themeda intermedia,
Themeda laxa,
Themeda minor,
Themeda mooneyi,
Themeda novoguineensis,
Themeda pseudotremula,
Themeda quadrivalvis,
Themeda sabarimalayana,
Themeda saxicola,
Themeda strigosa,
Themeda tremula,
Themeda triandra,
Themeda trichiata,
Themeda villosa,
Themeda yunnanensis,
Themeda avenacea,
Themeda idjenensis,
Themeda caudata,
Themeda odishae,
Themeda polycephala,
Themeda palakkadensis,
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
C.B. Salunkhe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salunkhe' in the authors string.
G.G. Potdar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Potdar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012041-1: 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].