Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gynoglossa
ID:
903902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gooss.) De Winter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 9: 136 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903237

Common Names

  • Gynoglossa Grass
  • Female-tongued Hairgrass
  • Female-tongued Spear Grass

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Description

Styppeiochloa gynoglossa (also called Gynoglossa Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the semi-arid regions of Central Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow, grey-green leaves and its long, slender inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Styppeiochloa gynoglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styppeiochloa gynoglossa is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styppeiochloa gynoglossa is a perennial grass native to South America. It is typically grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. It is tolerant of drought and heat, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Styppeiochloa gynoglossa

Styppeiochloa gynoglossa can be found in South Africa.

Styppeiochloa gynoglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styppeiochloa gynoglossa?

Styppeiochloa gynoglossa

What is the common name of Styppeiochloa gynoglossa?

Gynoglossa Grass

What is the natural habitat of Styppeiochloa gynoglossa?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Bernard de Winter (1924-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Winter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423990-1: 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].