No images found for this plant ID: 10620.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "10620" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
bristly lovegrass
Scientific Name: Cladoraphis
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth:
Duration:
Other Names:
Bristly Lovegrass (Cladoraphis cyperoides)
Bristly Lovegrass, scientifically known as Cladoraphis cyperoides, is a grass species native to southern Africa.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladoraphis cyperoides (Thunb.) S.M. Phillips
- Common Name: Bristly Lovegrass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Genus: Cladoraphis
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Some sources list Eragrostis setifolia as a synonym or related name.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern Africa.
- Habitat: Not specified in detail, but the text indicates it's not a marine habitat.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Graminoid (grass-like)
- Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)
Ecological Role
- The text mentions Bristly Lovegrass (Cladoraphis cyperoides) providing a habitat for rare and endangered species alongside other plants like Drosanthemum luderitzii and Tetragonia reduplicata.
Quirky Facts
- Bristly Lovegrass can bear temperatures a few degrees below zero.
Additional Information
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a source of information on gardens, seeds, and plants.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database is listed as source.