Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nigritana
ID:
848617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf & C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 937 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847952



Common Names

  • Anthephora Nigritana
  • Nigritana's Anthephora
  • Nigritana Anthephora


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Description

Anthephora nigritana (also called African Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is a tufted grass with short, stiff, dark green leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Anthephora nigritana is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes. It is known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies, and can be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthephora nigritana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthephora nigritana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and can be divided every few years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Anthephora nigritana

Anthephora nigritana is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey, and in the Canary Islands.

Anthephora nigritana FAQ

What is the common name of Anthephora nigritana?

Blackbeard grass

What is the scientific name of Anthephora nigritana?

Anthephora nigritana

What is the habitat of Anthephora nigritana?

Anthephora nigritana is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
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:388874-1: 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].