Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadrivalvis
ID:
904244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 793 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903579

Common Names

  • Themeda quadrivalvis
  • Four-Veined Themeda
  • Four-Veined Themeda Grass

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Description

Themeda quadrivalvis (also called Quadrivalvis, 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 quadrivalvis 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 quadrivalvis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themeda quadrivalvis 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 quadrivalvis

Themeda quadrivalvis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424206-1: 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].