Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
acuminatus
ID:
571273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 29: 349 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570605



Common Names

  • Acuminatus Thamnochortus
  • Acuminatus Grass
  • Grass


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Description

Thamnochortus acuminatus (also called Acuminate Thamnochortus, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is found in tropical Africa, with its native regions including Angola, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. It is a perennial grass, typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnochortus acuminatus is used as a timber tree for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thamnochortus acuminatus is a small, white flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnochortus acuminatus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 5 cm tall.

Where to Find Thamnochortus acuminatus

Thamnochortus acuminatus is native to South Africa.

Thamnochortus acuminatus FAQ

What are the common uses of Thamnochortus acuminatus?

Thamnochortus acuminatus is commonly used for ornamental purposes.

What is the growth rate of Thamnochortus acuminatus?

The growth rate of Thamnochortus acuminatus is slow to medium.

What is the average height of Thamnochortus acuminatus?

The average height of Thamnochortus acuminatus is between 10-20 centimeters.

Species in the Thamnochortus genus

Thamnochortus acuminatus, Thamnochortus amoena, Thamnochortus arenarius, Thamnochortus bachmannii, Thamnochortus cinereus, Thamnochortus dumosus, Thamnochortus ellipticus, Thamnochortus erectus, Thamnochortus fraternus, Thamnochortus fruticosus, Thamnochortus glaber, Thamnochortus gracilis, Thamnochortus guthrieae, Thamnochortus insignis, Thamnochortus karooica, Thamnochortus levynsiae, Thamnochortus lucens, Thamnochortus muirii, Thamnochortus nutans, Thamnochortus obtusus, Thamnochortus paniculatus, Thamnochortus papyraceus, Thamnochortus pellucidus, Thamnochortus platypteris, Thamnochortus pluristachyus, Thamnochortus pulcher, Thamnochortus punctatus, Thamnochortus rigidus, Thamnochortus scabridus, Thamnochortus schlechteri, Thamnochortus spicigerus, Thamnochortus sporadicus, Thamnochortus stokoei, Thamnochortus kammanassiae, Thamnochortus spiciger,

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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