Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
schliebenii
ID:
879479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 36: t. 3595, p. 3 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878814

Common Names

  • Maltebrunia schliebenii
  • Schliebenii Maltebrunia
  • Schliebenii Maltebrunia Grass

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Description

Maltebrunia schliebenii (also called Schlieben's Maltebrunia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Maltebrunia prehensilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make natural dyes and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maltebrunia schliebenii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maltebrunia schliebenii is a perennial grass native to the Patagonian steppe of Argentina and Chile. It is a tufted grass with erect stems that reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Maltebrunia schliebenii

Maltebrunia schliebenii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Maltebrunia schliebenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maltebrunia schliebenii?

Maltebrunia schliebenii

What type of plant is Maltebrunia schliebenii?

It is a shrub

Where is Maltebrunia schliebenii found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407744-1: 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].