Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
874800

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Robyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 9: 201 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874135

Common Names

  • Heteranthoecia guineensis
  • Guinean Heteranthoecia
  • Guinean Heteranthoecia

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Description

Heteranthoecia guineensis (also called Guinea grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical Africa. It has a thin, erect stem with a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heteranthoecia guineensis is used as a traditional medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heteranthoecia guineensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Heteranthoecia guineensis are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteranthoecia guineensis is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is found in dry, open areas, often in sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.

Where to Find Heteranthoecia guineensis

Heteranthoecia guineensis can be found in West Africa, from Guinea to Nigeria.

Heteranthoecia guineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteranthoecia guineensis?

Heteranthoecia guineensis

What is the natural habitat of Heteranthoecia guineensis?

Tropical forests of Africa

What is the conservation status of Heteranthoecia guineensis?

Least Concern

Species in the Heteranthoecia 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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404745-1: 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].