Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
877270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Presl) Scribn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 23: 143 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876605

Common Names

  • Jouvea pilosa
  • Hairy Jouvea
  • Hairy Spear Grass

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Description

Jouvea pilosa (also called the hairy jouvea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Jouvea pilosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jouvea pilosa has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jouvea pilosa is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Jouvea pilosa

Jouvea pilosa is found in South Africa.

Jouvea pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jouvea pilosa?

Jouvea pilosa

What is the common name of Jouvea pilosa?

Pilosa Jouvea

What is the natural habitat of Jouvea pilosa?

Jouvea pilosa is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Jouvea 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

Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:131699-2: 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].