Urelytrum muricatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 367 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906768
Common Names
- Urelytrum muricatum
- Rough Urelytrum
- Rough Jointgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urelytrum muricatum (also called African Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa and the Middle East. It grows in a variety of habitats, from open woodlands to dry grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Urelytrum muricatum is used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urelytrum muricatum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urelytrum muricatum 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 muricatum
Urelytrum muricatum is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Species in the Urelytrum 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:426231-1: 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].