Polypogon griquensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) Gibbs Russ. & Fish
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 36: 71 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908285
Common Names
- Polypogon griquensis
- Griqua Beardgrass
- Griqua's Beardgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polypogon griquensis (also called Griqua polypogon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has thin, narrow blades and a sweet scent. It prefers moist soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Polypogon griquensis is used as a forage crop, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polypogon griquensis is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polypogon griquensis is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is a low-growing grass with a clumping habit, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Polypogon griquensis
Polypogon griquensis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and savannas.
Species in the Polypogon genus
Polypogon adscendens, Polypogon australis, Polypogon chilensis, Polypogon elongatus, Polypogon exasperatus, Polypogon fugax, Polypogon hissaricus, Polypogon imberbis, Polypogon interruptus, Polypogon ivanovae, Polypogon linearis, Polypogon maritimus, Polypogon mollis, Polypogon monspeliensis, Polypogon parvulus, Polypogon pygmeus, Polypogon schimperianus, Polypogon tenellus, Polypogon tenuis, Polypogon viridis, Polypogon griquensis, Polypogon nilgiricus, Polypogon magellanicus, Polypogon subspathaceus,
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Garland Elizabeth Gibbs Russell (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibbs Russ.' in the authors string.
Lyn Fish: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fish' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77079444-1: 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].