Ehrharta calycina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Pl. Icon. Ined. : t. 33 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865539
Common Names
- Calycine Ehrharta
- Ehrharta calycina
- Calycine Ehrharta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ehrharta calycina (also called Ehrharta calycina, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical Africa, Australia, and New Guinea. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and savannas and is characterized by its narrow, pointed leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ehrharta calycina is used as a turf grass, for erosion control, and as a forage crop. It is also used medicinally for its diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ehrharta calycina is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ehrharta calycina is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and has thin, arching leaves. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-prepared seed bed. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Ehrharta calycina
Ehrharta calycina can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.
Ehrharta calycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ehrharta calycina?
Ehrharta calycina
What are the common names of Ehrharta calycina?
No common names are known for this species
What is the natural habitat of Ehrharta calycina?
Ehrharta calycina is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Ehrharta genus
Ehrharta barbinodis, Ehrharta brevifolia, Ehrharta bulbosa, Ehrharta calycina, Ehrharta capensis, Ehrharta delicatula, Ehrharta digyna, Ehrharta diplax, Ehrharta dura, Ehrharta eburnea, Ehrharta erecta, Ehrharta festucacea, Ehrharta godefroyi, Ehrharta longiflora, Ehrharta longifolia, Ehrharta longigluma, Ehrharta melicoides, Ehrharta microlaena, Ehrharta ottonis, Ehrharta penicillata, Ehrharta pusilla, Ehrharta ramosa, Ehrharta rehmannii, Ehrharta rupestris, Ehrharta setacea, Ehrharta thunbergii, Ehrharta triandra, Ehrharta villosa,
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
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399826-1: 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].