Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Webbia 8: 84 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906902
Common Names
- Urochloa Sclerochlaena
- Sclerochlaena Signalgrass
- Sclerochlaena's Signalgrass
Description
Urochloa sclerochlaena (also called Hard Urochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa and Asia. It has long, broad leaves and grows in dense clumps. It is found in dry grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Urochloa sclerochlaena is used as a forage crop and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urochloa sclerochlaena 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Urochloa sclerochlaena 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 sclerochlaena
Urochloa sclerochlaena 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 sclerochlaena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urochloa sclerochlaena?
Urochloa sclerochlaena
What is the natural habitat of Urochloa sclerochlaena?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
What is the flower size of Urochloa sclerochlaena?
The flowers of Urochloa sclerochlaena 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426284-1: 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].