Urochloa pubigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) R.D.Webster
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Austral. Paniceae : 250 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906890
Common Names
- Urochloa pubigera
- Hairy-stem Urochloa
- Hairy-stem Signalgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urochloa pubigera (also called Pubescent Signalgrass, among many other common names) is an erect perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is commonly found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Urochloa pubigera is used as a forage crop for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urochloa pubigera is a small, yellow-green inflorescence that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urochloa pubigera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.
Where to Find Urochloa pubigera
Urochloa pubigera is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It is also found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Urochloa pubigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urochloa pubigera?
Urochloa pubigera
What is the natural habitat of Urochloa pubigera?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
What is the flower size of Urochloa pubigera?
The flowers of Urochloa pubigera are about 1 cm in diameter.
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
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Webster (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Webster' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943742-1: 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].