Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
straminea
ID:
877271

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 15: 475 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876606

Common Names

  • Jouvea straminea
  • Stramineous Jouvea
  • Stramineous Spear Grass

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Description

Jouvea straminea (also called the straw-colored 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 straminea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jouvea straminea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and is a low-maintenance plant.

Where to Find Jouvea straminea

Jouvea straminea is found in South Africa.

Jouvea straminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jouvea straminea?

Jouvea straminea

What is the common name of Jouvea straminea?

Straminea Jouvea

What is the natural habitat of Jouvea straminea?

Jouvea straminea 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

Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406390-1: 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].