Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gilesii
ID:
907492

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Hughes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 319 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906827

Common Names

  • Urochloa gilesii
  • Urochloa gilesii
  • Urochloa gilesii

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Description

Urochloa gilesii (also called Urochloa gilesii, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a tufted grass with a short stem and a dense, erect inflorescence. It grows in moist, open areas such as pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Urochloa gilesii is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urochloa gilesii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urochloa gilesii 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 Urochloa gilesii

Urochloa gilesii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Urochloa gilesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urochloa gilesii?

Urochloa gilesii

What is the common name of Urochloa gilesii?

Giles signalgrass

What is the growth habit of Urochloa gilesii?

It is an erect, perennial grass

Species in the Urochloa genus

Urochloa adspersa, Urochloa advena, Urochloa albicoma, Urochloa argentea, Urochloa arizonica, Urochloa arrecta, Urochloa atrisola, Urochloa bovonei, Urochloa brachyura, Urochloa brizantha, Urochloa burmanica, Urochloa ciliatissima, Urochloa comata, Urochloa deflexa, Urochloa dictyoneura, Urochloa distachya, Urochloa dura, Urochloa echinolaenoides, Urochloa eminii, Urochloa foliosa, Urochloa fusiformis, Urochloa gilesii, Urochloa glumaris, Urochloa holosericea, Urochloa jaliscana, Urochloa jubata, Urochloa kurzii, Urochloa lachnantha, Urochloa lata, Urochloa leersioides, Urochloa lorentziana, Urochloa megastachya, Urochloa meziana, Urochloa mollis, Urochloa multiculma, Urochloa mutica, Urochloa nigropedata, Urochloa notochthona, Urochloa oblita, Urochloa oligobrachiata, Urochloa oligotricha, Urochloa ophryodes, Urochloa panicoides, Urochloa paucispicata, Urochloa piligera, Urochloa platynota, Urochloa platyrrhachis, Urochloa polyphylla, Urochloa praetervisa, Urochloa pubigera,

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

Dorothy Popenoe (1899-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hughes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426255-1: 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].