Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tisserantii
ID:
904359

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 364 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903694

Common Names

  • Thyridachne tisserantii
  • Tisserantii Thyridachne
  • Thyridachne Tisserantii

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Description

Thyridachne tisserantii (also called African Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has a tufted growth habit and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Thyridachne tisserantii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thyridachne tisserantii is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed of Thyridachne tisserantii is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Thyridachne tisserantii are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thyridachne tisserantii is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in summer and planted in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Thyridachne tisserantii

Thyridachne tisserantii is native to Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.

Species in the Thyridachne genus

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424258-1: 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].