Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
923062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Galley & H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 331 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922397



Common Names

  • Pentameris capillaris
  • Capillaris Pentameris
  • Hairy Pentameris


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Description

Pentameris capillaris (also called Hairy Pentameris, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa and grows in grasslands and open woodlands. It has narrow, linear leaves that are 2-5 cm long and 0.5-1 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Pentameris capillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentameris capillaris has a bright yellow flower with yellow petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentameris capillaris is a grass native to Africa. It is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated by seed or division of the offsets. It prefers a warm, sunny environment with bright, direct light. It can be grown in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains organic matter. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to sit in water. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pentameris capillaris

Pentameris capillaris is native to South Africa.

Species in the Pentameris genus

Pentameris airoides, Pentameris barbata, Pentameris cirrhulosa, Pentameris curvifolia, Pentameris densiflora, Pentameris dregeana, Pentameris elegans, Pentameris eriostoma, Pentameris glacialis, Pentameris glandulosa, Pentameris hirtiglumis, Pentameris lima, Pentameris longiglumis, Pentameris macrocalycina, Pentameris oreophila, Pentameris patula, Pentameris rupestris, Pentameris scabra, Pentameris swartbergensis, Pentameris thuarii, Pentameris uniflora, Pentameris viscidula, Pentameris argentea, Pentameris aurea, Pentameris aspera, Pentameris clavata, Pentameris aristidoides, Pentameris andringitrensis, Pentameris colorata, Pentameris acinosa, Pentameris tysonii, Pentameris praecox, Pentameris triseta, Pentameris reflexa, Pentameris pyrophila, Pentameris pusilla, Pentameris chrysurus, Pentameris pseudopallescens, Pentameris rosea, Pentameris pictigluma, Pentameris pholiuroides, Pentameris pungens, Pentameris trisetoides, Pentameris velutina, Pentameris veneta, Pentameris trifida, Pentameris tomentella, Pentameris setifolia, Pentameris scandens, Pentameris rigidissima,

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

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
C.A. Galley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111541-1: 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].