Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cirrhosula
ID:
1316374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 298 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328828



Common Names

  • Cirrhosula Pentameris
  • Pentameris
  • Cirrhosula Pentameris


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Description

Pentameris cirrhosula (also called African feather grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has long, thin leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pentameris cirrhosula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentameris cirrhosula has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentameris cirrhosula is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant each section in a separate pot and keep the soil moist. The divisions should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pentameris cirrhosula

Pentameris cirrhosula is native to the grasslands of South Africa.

Pentameris cirrhosula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentameris cirrhosula?

Pentameris cirrhosula

What is the common name of Pentameris cirrhosula?

Woolly Pentameris

What is the natural habitat of Pentameris cirrhosula?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415311-1: Based on the initial data import