Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
prominens
ID:
403082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 320 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402414



Common Names

  • Elegia prominens
  • Prominent Elegia
  • Prominent-leaf Elegia


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Description

Elegia prominens (also called Prominent Feather-Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows in dry grassland, savanna, and rocky slopes at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Elegia prominens is used for ornamental purposes, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elegia prominens has small white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elegia prominens is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a potting mix with good drainage. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Elegia prominens

Elegia prominens is native to South Africa. It can be found in moist areas, near rivers and streams, and in wet savannas.

Elegia prominens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elegia prominens?

Elegia prominens

What is the natural habitat of Elegia prominens?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What are the uses of Elegia prominens?

The leaves of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Species in the Elegia genus

Elegia altigena, Elegia asperiflora, Elegia atratiflora, Elegia caespitosa, Elegia capensis, Elegia coleura, Elegia cuspidata, Elegia deusta, Elegia equisetacea, Elegia esterhuyseniae, Elegia extensa, Elegia fastigata, Elegia fenestrata, Elegia filacea, Elegia fistulosa, Elegia fucata, Elegia galpinii, Elegia grandis, Elegia grandispicata, Elegia hutchinsonii, Elegia intermedia, Elegia juncea, Elegia mucronata, Elegia muirii, Elegia neesii, Elegia nuda, Elegia persistens, Elegia prominens, Elegia racemosa, Elegia rigida, Elegia spathacea, Elegia squamosa, Elegia stipularis, Elegia stokoei, Elegia thyrsifera, Elegia thyrsoidea, Elegia vaginulata, Elegia verreauxii, Elegia macrocarpa, Elegia elephantina, Elegia ebracteata, Elegia decipiens, Elegia acockii, Elegia aggregata, Elegia hookeriana, Elegia tectorum, Elegia recta, Elegia microcarpa, Elegia marlothii, Elegia namaquense,

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

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