Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
martinii
ID:
842748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 13: 372 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842083



Common Names

  • Afrotrichloris martinii
  • Martin's Afrotrichloris
  • Martinii Afrotrichloris


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Description

Afrotrichloris martinii (also called African Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Afrotrichloris martinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover to suppress weeds and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afrotrichloris martinii is a small, white flower with five petals and five stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrotrichloris martinii can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost hardy.

Where to Find Afrotrichloris martinii

Afrotrichloris martinii can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Afrotrichloris martinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrotrichloris martinii?

Afrotrichloris martinii

What is the common name of Afrotrichloris martinii?

Martin's Afrotrichloris

Where is Afrotrichloris martinii found?

Africa

Species in the Afrotrichloris 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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384756-1: 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].