Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomaeum
ID:
882924

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fund. Agrost. : 98 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882259

Common Names

  • Thomaeum Oropetium
  • Thomaeum Wiregrass
  • Thomaeum Needle Grass

Searching for Oropetium thomaeum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Oropetium thomaeum (also called Thomas's Feather Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Oropetium thomaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oropetium thomaeum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

Searching for Oropetium thomaeum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Oropetium thomaeum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Oropetium thomaeum

Oropetium thomaeum is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Oropetium thomaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oropetium thomaeum?

Oropetium thomaeum

What is the common name of Oropetium thomaeum?

Thomas' oropetium

Where is Oropetium thomaeum found?

Oropetium thomaeum is found in South Africa

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409971-1: 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].