Pentameris lima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lima
ID:
889942
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 299 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889277
Common Names
- Lima Needlegrass
- Lima Pentameris
- Lima Veldtgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentameris lima (also called African Feather Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a clumping habit and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Africa and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pentameris lima is used for erosion control, as an ornamental grass, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pentameris lima are small, yellow-green, and spike-like. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentameris lima is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is a low-growing species that forms dense tufts of foliage. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Pentameris lima
Pentameris lima can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Pentameris lima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentameris lima?
Pentameris lima
What is the growth habit of Pentameris lima?
It is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit.
What is the flowering period of Pentameris lima?
It flowers from late spring to early summer.
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:415331-1: 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].