Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alaotrensis
ID:
874914

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 102: 120 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874249

Common Names

  • Hickelia alaotrensis
  • Alaotran Hickelia
  • Alaotran Bristlegrass

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Description

Hickelia alaotrensis (also called Alaotrense 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

Hickelia alaotrensis is a plant species that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as it helps to stabilize the soil. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is tolerant of poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hickelia alaotrensis flower is small, white or pinkish, and has a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have eleven, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hickelia alaotrensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Hickelia alaotrensis

Hickelia alaotrensis is native to Madagascar.

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404854-1: 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].