Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
elata
ID:
1317746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desv.) P.M.Peterson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 460 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330200



Common Names

  • Stapfochloa Elata
  • Elata Stapfochloa
  • Stapfochloa Veins


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Description

Stapfochloa elata (also called Elongated Stapf Grass, among many other common names) is a grass native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. The plant grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stapfochloa elata is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used as a turf grass in lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stapfochloa elata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapfochloa elata is a tropical grass that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division of the plant.

Where to Find Stapfochloa elata

Stapfochloa elata is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Stapfochloa elata FAQ

What type of plant is Stapfochloa elata?

Stapfochloa elata is a type of grass.

Where does Stapfochloa elata grow?

Stapfochloa elata is native to India.

What are the care requirements for Stapfochloa elata?

Stapfochloa elata prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

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

Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60469006-2: 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].