Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henrardii
ID:
907427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chippind.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Blumea, Suppl. 3: 25 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906762

Common Names

  • Urelytrum henrardii
  • Henrard's Urelytrum
  • Henrard's Jointgrass

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Description

Urelytrum henrardii (also called Henrard's windmill grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 10–50 cm and is characterized by its narrow leaves and thin stems. It is usually found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Urelytrum henrardii is used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urelytrum henrardii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and brown, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urelytrum henrardii is a perennial grass that is native to tropical Africa. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils and climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be mowed to keep it in check.

Where to Find Urelytrum henrardii

Urelytrum henrardii is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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

Lucy Katherine Armitage Chippindall (1913-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chippind.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426226-1: 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].