Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
toldensis
ID:
909304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sulekic & Rúgolo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 44: 504 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908639



Common Names

  • Gymnopogon Toldensis
  • Toldo's Gymnopogon
  • Toldo's Beardgrass


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Description

Gymnopogon toldensis (also called African Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in dense tufts and has narrow, rolled leaves. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnopogon toldensis is used as a turf grass, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnopogon toldensis is a small, white, spike-shaped flower. The seed is a small, light-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light-green grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnopogon toldensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Gymnopogon toldensis

Gymnopogon toldensis is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.

Gymnopogon toldensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnopogon toldensis?

Gymnopogon toldensis

What is the common name of Gymnopogon toldensis?

Toldo grass

What is the natural habitat of Gymnopogon toldensis?

Grassy areas in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Zulma E. Rúgolo (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rúgolo' in the authors string.
Antenor A. Sulekic (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sulekic' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77086190-1: 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].