Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
902244

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 2: 207 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901579



Common Names

  • Fountain Grass
  • Hair Grass
  • Fairy Grass


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Description

Sporobolus welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has thin, arching leaves and grows in clumps. It is typically found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus welwitschii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock, and is a good choice for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sporobolus welwitschii is a small, greenish-white, star-shaped inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus welwitschii is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 1.5m and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Sporobolus welwitschii

Sporobolus welwitschii can be found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and open savannas in Africa, Madagascar, and the Middle East.

Sporobolus welwitschii FAQ

What is the growth rate of Sporobolus welwitschii?

The growth rate of Sporobolus welwitschii is slow to moderate.

What is the soil type for Sporobolus welwitschii?

Sporobolus welwitschii prefers sandy, well-drained soils.

What is the water requirement of Sporobolus welwitschii?

Sporobolus welwitschii requires moderate to regular water.

Species in the Sporobolus genus

Sporobolus acinifolius, Sporobolus actinocladus, Sporobolus acuminatus, Sporobolus adustus, Sporobolus aeneus, Sporobolus africanus, Sporobolus agrostoides, Sporobolus airiformis, Sporobolus airoides, Sporobolus albicans, Sporobolus aldabrensis, Sporobolus amaliae, Sporobolus angustifolius, Sporobolus apiculatus, Sporobolus atrovirens, Sporobolus australasicus, Sporobolus bahamensis, Sporobolus balansae, Sporobolus bechuanicus, Sporobolus blakei, Sporobolus bogotensis, Sporobolus bosseri, Sporobolus brockmanii, Sporobolus buckleyi, Sporobolus caespitosus, Sporobolus camporum, Sporobolus capillaris, Sporobolus caroli, Sporobolus centrifugus, Sporobolus clandestinus, Sporobolus coahuilensis, Sporobolus collettii, Sporobolus compactus, Sporobolus compositus, Sporobolus confinis, Sporobolus congoensis, Sporobolus consimilis, Sporobolus contiguus, Sporobolus contractus, Sporobolus cordofanus, Sporobolus coromandelianus, Sporobolus creber, Sporobolus crucensis, Sporobolus cryptandrus, Sporobolus cubensis, Sporobolus curtissii, Sporobolus diandrus, Sporobolus dinklagei, Sporobolus discosporus, Sporobolus disjunctus,

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423014-1: 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].