Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
876023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rendle) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 356 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875358



Common Names

  • Hyparrhenia welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Grass
  • Welwitschii Grass


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Description

Hyparrhenia welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's thatch grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in tufts and can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hyparrhenia welwitschii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a soil-building cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyparrhenia welwitschii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green shoots with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyparrhenia welwitschii is a perennial grass native to Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division of clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hyparrhenia welwitschii

Hyparrhenia welwitschii is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Hyparrhenia welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyparrhenia welwitschii?

Hyparrhenia welwitschii

What type of plant is Hyparrhenia welwitschii?

Grass

Where is Hyparrhenia welwitschii native to?

East Africa

Species in the Hyparrhenia genus

Hyparrhenia anamesa, Hyparrhenia andongensis, Hyparrhenia anemopaegma, Hyparrhenia anthistirioides, Hyparrhenia arrhenobasis, Hyparrhenia bagirmica, Hyparrhenia barteri, Hyparrhenia bracteata, Hyparrhenia claytonii, Hyparrhenia coleotricha, Hyparrhenia collina, Hyparrhenia confinis, Hyparrhenia coriacea, Hyparrhenia cyanescens, Hyparrhenia cymbaria, Hyparrhenia dichroa, Hyparrhenia diplandra, Hyparrhenia dregeana, Hyparrhenia dybowskii, Hyparrhenia exarmata, Hyparrhenia familiaris, Hyparrhenia figariana, Hyparrhenia filipendula, Hyparrhenia finitima, Hyparrhenia formosa, Hyparrhenia gazensis, Hyparrhenia glabriuscula, Hyparrhenia gossweileri, Hyparrhenia griffithii, Hyparrhenia hirta, Hyparrhenia involucrata, Hyparrhenia madaropoda, Hyparrhenia mobukensis, Hyparrhenia multiplex, Hyparrhenia neglecta, Hyparrhenia newtonii, Hyparrhenia niariensis, Hyparrhenia nyassae, Hyparrhenia papillipes, Hyparrhenia pilgeriana, Hyparrhenia pilosa, Hyparrhenia poecilotricha, Hyparrhenia praetermissa, Hyparrhenia quarrei, Hyparrhenia rudis, Hyparrhenia rufa, Hyparrhenia schimperi, Hyparrhenia smithiana, Hyparrhenia subplumosa, Hyparrhenia tamba,

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405609-1: 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].