PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / POALES / POACEAE / PANICOIDEAE / PANICEAE / CENCHRUS / SETACEUS
Tufted perennial 600-1 000 mm high. Leaf blade 20-40 x 1-2 mm, often rolled, rigid, rough, midrib conspicuously thickened on upper surface; glaucous; ligule a fringe of hairs. Inflorescence 100-250 mm long, spike-like, often purple; rachis cylindrical with shallow angular ribs below stumpless scars, glabrous to hairy; involucre enclosing 1-3 spikelets, one sessile, rest pedicelled, borne on a basal stipe 1-3 mm long, hairy; bristles mostly ± 4-5 x as long as spikelet, longest 16-40 mm long, usually purple, at least inner ones plumose. Spikelet 4.0-6.5 x 3 mm; occasionally rachilla prolonged beyond upper lemma as a tiny bristle; lower glume short, subrotund to ovate, up to 1/3 the spikelet length or suppressed; upper glume 1/4-2/3 the spikelet length, acute to acuminate; lemmas similar; lower floret male or sterile, lemma as long as spikelet; anthers 1.8-2.0 mm long, without a tuft of hairs at apex. From: Fish, L; Moeaha, MJ. 2015. Pennisetum Rich. In: L Fish, AC Mashau, MJ Moeaha & MT Nembudani (eds), Identification guide to the southern Africa grasses. An identification manual with keys, descriptions and distributions. Strelitzia 36: 507-517. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Tufted perennial, 0.2-1.0 m high. Leaf blade 20-40 x 1-2 mm, often rolled, rigid, rough; ligule a fringe of hairs. Inflorescence a spike-like panicle, 60-250 mm long, purple; rachis cylindrical with shallow angular ribs below stumpless scars, glabrous to hairy; involucre borne on a stipe, enclosing 1-3 spikelets, one sessile, rest pedicelled; bristles mostly ± 20 mm long but longest 16-40 mm, 4-5x as long as spikelet, usually purple, inner bristles plumose. Spikelet 4.0-6.5 x 3 mm; occasionally rachilla prolonged beyond upper lemma as tiny bristle; glumes unequal; lower glume short and subrotund or sometimes ovate and up to 1/3 length of spikelet, sometimes suppressed; upper glume 1/4-2/3 length of spikelet, acute to acuminate. Florets 2; lower floret male or sterile, lemma as long as spikelet; upper floret bisexual; anther 1.8-2.0 mm long, without tuft of hairs at apex. Flowering time Nov.-July. From: Fish, L; Bredenkamp, CL; Magwaza, ZL. 2019. Poaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1958-2104. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Perennial; up to 1 m high; tufted. Leaf blades 20-40 x 1-2 mm. Flowers: inflorescence a spike; purple; 100-250 mm long; rachis ribs angular; involucre with 2-4 spikelets; stipe present; longest involucral bristles 17-40 mm long; 4-5 x as long as spikelets; inner bristles plumose; spikelets 4.0-6.5 x 3 mm. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Poaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 987-1107. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Like P. macrourum but bristles 4-5 times as long as spikelets, the inner plumose, spikelets 4-6.5 mm long. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Linder, HP. 2012. Poaceae: Pennisetum Rich. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 216-216. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Perennial, tufted, 1 m high. Leaf blades 20-40 mm long, 1-2 mm wide. Spikelets 4.0-6.5 mm long, 3 mm wide. Inflorescence purple, 100-250 mm long; involucral bristles, mostly ± 20 mm long, 4-5 times as long as spikelets, inner bristles plumose. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Origin East Africa, tropical Africa, Middle East and SW Asia, declared weed (Category 1). From: Fish, L; Bredenkamp, CL; Magwaza, ZL. 2019. Poaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1958-2104. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
A ruderal on stony slopes and dry open places. From: Fish, L; Moeaha, MJ. 2015. Pennisetum Rich. In: L Fish, AC Mashau, MJ Moeaha & MT Nembudani (eds), Identification guide to the southern Africa grasses. An identification manual with keys, descriptions and distributions. Strelitzia 36: 507-517. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Ruderal on stony slopes and dry open places. Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Lower Karoo, Albany Thicket, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Fish, L; Bredenkamp, CL; Magwaza, ZL. 2019. Poaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1958-2104. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Dry Grassland. Ruderal on stony slopes and dry open places. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Poaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 987-1107. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Stony slopes. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Linder, HP. 2012. Poaceae: Pennisetum Rich. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 216-216. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
A ruderal on stony slopes and dry open places. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Naturalised from Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia and Sudan, also found in North Africa and southwest Asia; introduced into many warm countries. N, LIM, NW, G, M, FS, KZN, NC, WC, EC. From: Fish, L; Moeaha, MJ. 2015. Pennisetum Rich. In: L Fish, AC Mashau, MJ Moeaha & MT Nembudani (eds), Identification guide to the southern Africa grasses. An identification manual with keys, descriptions and distributions. Strelitzia 36: 507-517. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Native to North Africa. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Poaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 987-1107. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
N African weed. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Linder, HP. 2012. Poaceae: Pennisetum Rich. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 216-216. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Native to North Africa. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
November to July
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Published in: Ann. Bot. (Oxford) n.s., 106(1): 129 (2010)
Pennisetum cupreum Hitchc. ex L.H.Bailey
Pennisetum ruppelii Steud.
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| fountain grass | English | Fish, L; Bredenkamp, CL; Magwaza, ZL. 2019. Poaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1958-2104. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. |
| fountain grass | English | Fish, L; Moeaha, MJ. 2015. Pennisetum Rich.. In: L Fish, AC Mashau, MJ Moeaha & MT Nembudani (eds), Identification guide to the southern Africa grasses. An identification manual with keys, descriptions and distributions. Strelitzia 36: 507-517. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. |
| fountain grass | English | Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Linder, HP. 2012. Poaceae: Pennisetum Rich.. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 216-216. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. |
| Fountain grass | English | Powrie, LW. 2004. Common names of Karoo plants. Strelitzia: . National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. |
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. |
| fountain grass | English | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). |
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. |
| pronkgras | Afrikaans | Fish, L; Bredenkamp, CL; Magwaza, ZL. 2019. Poaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1958-2104. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. |
| pronkgras | Afrikaans | Fish, L; Moeaha, MJ. 2015. Pennisetum Rich.. In: L Fish, AC Mashau, MJ Moeaha & MT Nembudani (eds), Identification guide to the southern Africa grasses. An identification manual with keys, descriptions and distributions. Strelitzia 36: 507-517. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. |
| pronkgras | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. |
| Pronkgras | Afrikaans | Powrie, LW. 2004. Common names of Karoo plants. Strelitzia: . National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. |
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. |
| pronkgras | Afrikaans | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). |
Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Poales
FAMILY Poaceae
SUBFAMILY Panicoideae
TRIBE Paniceae
GENUS Cenchrus
SPECIES setaceus
105 results for Cenchrus setaceus (Forssk.) Morrone
Year
Province
Barcode: NH0145912-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1972 | 2014-1-27
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Cradock, along the N10, south of the Boesman's River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0933228-0 Collector(s) & number: Robertson, EL, 279 | 2000-6-17
Australia, South Australia, South Australia Region 11: Southern Lofty. Pasadena. Suburban vacant allotment - corner Quinlan Avenue (S side) Fiveash Drive.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0712050-0 Collector(s) & number: Palmer, AR, s.n. | 1981-7-26
South Africa, Eastern Cape, FORT BEAUFORT; GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD; 2 KM N OF KOONAP BRIDGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0143223-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1914 | 2013-12-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban; Hillcrest, Mushroom Nursery along Kassier Road.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0979590-0 Collector(s) & number: Symon, DE, 16080 | 2000-6-19
Australia, South Australia, Region 9: Murray. Junction of Walker Flat and Swan Reach R[oa]d at Swan Reach. 34°34' S, 139°36' E.
General notes: Abundant. On the bank of the road. Disturbed sand and rubble. Tufted colonies. Also colony several km along road to Loxton.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1019123-0 Collector(s) & number: Seekoe, T, 13 | 2023-2-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, R63 road, en route Graaff Reinet.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1001196-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 1052 | 2019-1-31
South Africa, Gauteng, Vereeneging, opposite Magic Garden Center across the R82 road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0670588-0 Collector(s) & number: Brink, E, s.n. | 1982-7-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, E CAPE.; FISH RIVER AREA.; NEAR FISH RIVER BRIDGE ON FORT BEAUFORT ROAD AT FORT BROWN. C 1,5 KM PAST BRIDGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1486630-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB653 | 1999-12-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Teepad naby Bosbokduin private resort immed. west of Still Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0016769-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3234 | 1962-3-22
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; BUFFELSJAGSRIVIER; ALONG NAT. ROAD AT BUFFELSJACHTSRIVERTOWN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0519104-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 14989 | 1978-2-1
Namibia, TSUMEB; AM WEG NACH GROOTFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0644109-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 503 | 1983-10-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ABERDEEN DIST.; BEAUFORT WEST - ABERDEEN MAIN ROAD, NEAR ENTRANCE TO UPPER KIEWIETSKUIL FARM.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0992362-0 Collector(s) & number: Spies, C, JS00488 | 2002-8-21
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Somerset East-Pearston R63.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0988277-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 151 | 2010-5-27
South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria North. Corner of Baviaanspoort Road and Sakabuka Ave. 1500 m from Ambulance Academy.
General notes: Not locally abundant, only three populations seen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1002559-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 1059 | 2019-2-21
South Africa, North West, R377 to Stella, 1 km from Boesbokfontein turn.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0662109-0 Collector(s) & number: Spies, JJ, 1069 | 1982--
South Africa, Eastern Cape, OOS-KAAP; UITENHAGE; 3KM VAN KIRKWOOD NA WATERFORD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0549850-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, N, 987 | 1980-2-8
South Africa, Limpopo, DUNDEE 32 KU FARM; KLASERIE PRIVATE NAT. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0130711-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, IB, 2558 | 1980-8-11
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth. Roadside, Duncan Street.
General notes: Roadside.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1486629-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB625 | 2000-11-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Stilbaai bergraafplaas.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269197-0 Collector(s) & number: Paijmans, D, DMP 191 | 2011-10-27
South Africa, Western Cape, R45 between N7 and Hopefield, Western Province. 33°23.831'S 18°40.905'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0728801-0 Collector(s) & number: Zimmermann, HG, 69 | 1986-6-4
South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIST; WOLWE FONTEIN; ALONG SHOULDER OF TAR ROAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0063616-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, PCV, 2451 | 1977-6-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. Botanical Research Unit Garden.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0892800-0 Collector(s) & number: Kurzweg, S, K984 | 2009-4-7
South Africa, North West, Rustenburg. Impala Bafokeng Mine. Slimes dam - rehabilitated area.
General notes: Voucher for flora of the western Central Bushveld Bioregion.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0139480-0 Collector(s) & number: Broad, HR, 13 | 1965-12-26
Zimbabwe, Salisbury. Town. Red Cross House, Jameson Ave. Ruderal in boundary hedge.
General notes: Alt. 4800 ft. Red contact. Occasional. Perennial, garden escape, tufted, up to 30 inches high. Inflorescence pale purplish. Leaves light green. Donated by: Crook Herbarium.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0139249-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1918 | 2014-1-15
South Africa, Free State,
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0003506-0 Collector(s) & number: Joubert, CE, 987 | 2009-6-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Baviaanskloof 10km NE of Montagu on Touws River Road. River bank.
General notes: Fountain Grass/Rankgras.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0550468-0 Collector(s) & number: Mullins, AJ, 58279 | 1977-6-14
South Africa, Eastern Cape, FORT BROWN; FORT BEAUFORT RD. 2 KM. BEYOND FORT BROWN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0662039-0 Collector(s) & number: Spies, JJ, 1069 | 1982-12-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; KIRKWOOD; ECHOVALE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0899393-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 349 | 2012-3-1
South Africa, Gauteng, Groenkloof Nature Reserve, next to lookout point on Nelson Mandela Road side.
General notes: Occurence: abundant. .
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0240868-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, N, 531 | 1973-11-14
South Africa, Limpopo, HOEDSPRUIT DIST.; ANTWERPEN FARM IN YARD OF HOUSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269158-0 Collector(s) & number: Paijmans, D, DMP195 | 2011-10-27
South Africa, Western Cape, R45 between N7 and Hopefield, Western Province. 33°09.517'S 18°28.218'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0268843-0 Collector(s) & number: Paijmans, D, DMP235 | 2011-10-29
South Africa, Western Cape, R363 near Lutzville, Western Province. 31°35'43.74''S 18°17'33.0''E. R363 near Lutzville, Western Province. R363 near Lutzville, Western Province. S3135.729 E1817.550.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0768082-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 11741 | 2006-2-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Main road to Golela. Growing next to tar on main road from Pogola poort to Golela.
General notes: One large tuft seen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0992328-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 822 | 2016-4-25
South Africa, Limpopo, R510 from Northam to Thabazimbi, about 25 km to Thabazimbi.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0477983-0 Collector(s) & number: Uys, 50 | 1996-2-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Burman Bush Nature Reserve; on the cliff face of the quarry to the North of the reserve.
General notes: Conf.: L. Fish 1998.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0986056-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 781 | 2000-1-14
South Africa, Limpopo, R508 to Musina from Tshipise about 6 km before Musina town on small bridge.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0994797-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 988 | 2017-12-14
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Mkhondo to Wakkerstroom, railway outside town.
General notes: Permit Number: MPB1349
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0865336-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 12906(G0404) | 2015-10-31
South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria West, 5.4 km WNW of Saulsville. Farm: Elandsfontein 352JR. 25°45'19.5"S 28°00'27.9"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0064794-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7064 | 1971-6-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. Umgeni Quarry.
General notes: Tufted perennial in shallow sandy soil on ledge of North-facing, exposed face of quarry (Dwyka Tillite). Locally very common. Flowering culms up to 1m tall, inflorescence reddish purple. Altitude: c. 16m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0139484-0 Collector(s) & number: Broad, HR, 13 | 1965-12-26
Zimbabwe, Salisbury. Town. Red Cross House, Jameson Ave. Ruderal in boundary hedge.
General notes: Alt. 4800 ft. Red contact soil. Occasional. Perennial, garden escape, tufted, up to 30 inches high. Inflorescence pale purplish. Leaves light green. Donated by: Crook Herbarium.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0566152-0 Collector(s) & number: Scott, WM, 18 | 1997-7-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Prins Albert Distrik. Gamkapoort Natuurreservaat Wes van Prins Albert. Q24, waar pad by dam doodloop.
General notes: Local, rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0997680-0 Collector(s) & number: Klaassen, ES, EK1598 | 2006-1-30
Namibia, Otjozondjupa, Along Grootfontein - Tsumeb tar road, 1 km past turn-off to Farm Hurisib 533.
General notes: Duplicate to WIND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0166502-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3234 | 1962-3-22
South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam. Along naitonal road, at Buffelsjagsrivier.
General notes: Long purple spikes. Common along national road. Possibly artificially established.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0016766-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 3362 | 1953-12-7
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; SKUKUZA; IN RUSKAMP GRONDE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1005239-0 Collector(s) & number: Makwarela, LE, 418 | 2020-3-4
South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria District, Magaliesberg Mamelodi Ridge, just south west of Baviaanspoort.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0126761-0 Collector(s) & number: Uys, RG, 50 | 1996-2-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Burman Bush Nature Reserve, on the cliff face of the quarry to the North of the reserve.
General notes: Well drained grassland talus, sandstone. Full sun, steep slope, abandoned land, old quarry left to revegetate. Graminoid. Creepimg rhizome. Spike inflorescence cylindrical in shape. Purple coloured spikelets. Abundant. 55cm high. Altitude: 20m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1486631-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB653 | 1999-12-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Teepad naby Bosbokduin private resort immed. west of Still Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1000715-0 Collector(s) & number: Mkhize, MA, 55 | 2019-2-7
South Africa, Limpopo,
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0990375-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 731[184] | 2014-12-22
South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria West, Elandsfontein Farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0726512-0 Collector(s) & number: du Toit, M, 45 | 1988-4-21
South Africa, Free State, BRANDFORT; ROADBRIDGE OVER N1
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0016765-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 1494 | 1943-11-30
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; BURGERS PARK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0002936-0 Collector(s) & number: Joubert, CE, 767 | 2004-11-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Betty's Bay. Park area, Kreupelhout/Cliff Road fork, roadside.
General notes: "N. African weed".
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0078289-0 Collector(s) & number: Parker, RN, 4579 | 1951-7-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch. Parel Vallei, Somerset West, on the roadside.
General notes: On the road side.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1002174-0 Collector(s) & number: Mkhize, MA, 74 | 2019-12-5
South Africa, North West, On P124-7 road about 2 km to Leopards Pride Game Lodge.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0899394-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 312 | 2012-1-24
South Africa, North West, R512 Hartebeespoort area next to Roos se Oord.
General notes: Occurence: frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0659633-0 Collector(s) & number: Verwey, G, s.n. | 1983-4-14
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KIRKWOOD; ROADSIDE NEAR KIRKWOOD TOWARDS GRAAFF REINET
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0105618-0 Collector(s) & number: Chippindall, LKA, 50 | 1935-2-
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; UNION BUILDINGS; SIDE OF FOOTPATH GOING UP TO BUILDINGS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0472265-0 Collector(s) & number: Morze, J, 2314 | 1969-3-9
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; NAT. RD. TO CAPE TOWN ON RD. EMBANKMENT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0098900-0 Collector(s) & number: Rycroft, HB, 3161 | 1972-12-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Div. Betty's Bay, plot 2 - 849.
General notes: Sandy, slight S slope to sea. Tufted grass. Occasional or rare?
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0061096-0 Collector(s) & number: Parker, RN, 4579 | 1951-7-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Somerset West. Stellenbosch Div., Parel vallei.
General notes: On the road side.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269404-0 Collector(s) & number: Paijmans, D, DMP218 | 2011-10-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, N7 between Garies and Kharkams, Northern Cape. 30°29.108'S 17°56.697'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269279-0 Collector(s) & number: Zikishe, V, 71 | 2011-11-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Along the road on south slope facing Tamboerskloof pick west of Table Mountain. 33°57'09.8''S 18°25'37.7''E.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270473-0 Collector(s) & number: Kabongo, R, RMK0021 | 2011-3-22
South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg. Brixton, corner Symonds Road and Beverly Road. 26°11'31"S 28°00'25"E.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0240287-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, s.n. | 1972-5-8
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; UNION BUIDINGS; TERRACES GARDENS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0028034-0 Collector(s) & number: Halse, RH, 6 | 1936-12-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast, Empangeni.
General notes: Date: 4-12th December 1936.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0016770-0 Collector(s) & number: Adamson, RS, 3579 | 1944-10-28
South Africa, Western Cape, NEWLANDS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0491028-0 Collector(s) & number: Paterson-Jones, JC, 313 | 1995-5-12
South Africa, Western Cape, 2km South of Bredasdorp on the side of the Agulhas road.
General notes: Fountain Grass, Pronkgras. Garden escape. Conf.: L. Fish 1998.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0157870-0 Collector(s) & number: Paterson-Jones, JC, 313 | 1995-5-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. About 2 km south of Bredasdorp on the side of the Agulhas road.
General notes: Roadside. Fountain grass, Pronkgras. Garden escape. Weed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0988210-0 Collector(s) & number: Swelankomo, N, G0268 | 2015-2-18
South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria District. Farm: Elandsfontein 352 JR, ±4.8 km NE of Saulsville, 12 km W of Pretoria West. N of Dynamic track.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0665832-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacot Guillarmod, AFMG, 9522 | 1984-5-6
South Africa, Eastern Cape, FORT BEAUFORT.; GRAHAMSTOWN RD NEAR GONZANA SIDING. ROAD- SIDE BANK.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0637486-0 Collector(s) & number: Mudau, AC, 54 | 2005-12-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Beaufort West, Karoo National Park,1km North west of Rooivalle, just after crossing 4x4 gate.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0139483-0 Collector(s) & number: Crook, AO, 2037 | 1974-11-9
Zimbabwe, Umtali. Fairbridge park, on Salisbury road near Wise Owl Motel turnoff. Garden escape on bank of road verge.
General notes: Alt. 1100 m. Granite rubble soil. Two large clumps only. Perennial, forming large tufts. Culms only collected. These are very scabrid for some distance below the 'spike'. Inflores: spikelike and feathery, almost equally wide throughout, 15-21 cm long. Central axis exposed between groups of or single spikelets, these glabrous, 5 mm long on very short, hairy branches, and surrounded by numerous bristles that are softly hairy on the lower part, and unequal in length. Donated by: Crook Herbarium.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0065281-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, BJ, 47 | 1979-2-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cultivated in Botanic Gardens Durban ex Abyssinia (Somaliland).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0065811-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, BJ, 48 | 1979-2-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cultivated at Botanic Gardens, Durban.
General notes: Taller than P. rupellia, typically purplish red 1.5m. Leaves broader than P. rupellia. Stems sometimes branched. Inflorescence solitary, terminal, cylindric, purplish red due to involucre of bristles and pistils. Does not reproduce reliably from seed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1022962-0 Collector(s) & number: Cele, T, 16 | 2022-6-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, Soverby.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0869452-0 Collector(s) & number: Gallant, L, CR17241 | 2017-5-11
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Pearston; 3 km N of town. Cambedoo Nature Reserve. Rustenberg.
General notes: Voucher for CREW.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0989444-0 Collector(s) & number: Maluleke, NL, 10 | 2010-5-27
South Africa, Gauteng, Koedoespoort road, 1 km from Koedoespoort Station, in a private property.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0161081-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, MW, 57 | 1996-9-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. 15 km S of Klaver.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0868825-0 Collector(s) & number: Komape, DM, KMS 540 | 2012-12-5
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Malelane. Magnesite mine dumps.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0067492-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellis, RP, 366 | 1970-11-4
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; BRUMMERIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269491-0 Collector(s) & number: Paijmans, D, DMP153 | 2011-10-8
South Africa, Western Cape, R62 near Calitzdorp, Western Province. 33.49385°S 21.57528°E.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0988009-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 5573 | 2013-4-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, Postmasburg Magisterial District. Kolomela mine: south west off Postmasburg. Leeuwfontein 487. 28°17'10.9"S 22°58'47.4"E
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0016768-0 Collector(s) & number: Halse, RH, 28034 | 1936-12-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NORTH COAST; EMPANGENI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0095964-0 Collector(s) & number: Green, TK, 7 | 1948-4-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. UCT grounds.
General notes: Imported species.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168609-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 7599 | 1980-2-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp Dist. Flats just south of town.
General notes: Mainly roadside enroaching weedy tufted grass to 750 mm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0092158-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7064 | 1971-6-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN UMGENI QUARRY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0268098-0 Collector(s) & number: Boatwright, JS, 549 | 2011-8-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Just past Vanrhynsdorp on the N7 road to Springbok. 31°35'49.7"S 18°43'48.2"E.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme. Abundant along roadside.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0670326-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 573 | 1984-6-9
South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; NATIONAL ROAD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0067493-0 Collector(s) & number: van Heerden, M, 77 | 1970-3-19
South Africa, Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN; NAVAL HILL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0147346-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1912 | 2013-11-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg; Colenso; along the R103 underneath a bridge.
General notes: Abundant at this point. EARLY DETECTION AND RAPID RESPONSE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0899392-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 277 | 2011-12-22
South Africa, North West, R511 to Rustenburg near Danville Park.
General notes: Abundance: abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0472115-0 Collector(s) & number: Troughton, SC, 446 | 1973-6-16
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; ALBANY ROAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0559381-0 Collector(s) & number: Balsinhas, AA, 3490 | 1980-11-5
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; BRUMMERIA; AT FREE-WAY TO WITBANK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270104-0 Collector(s) & number: Komape, DM, KMS76 | 2011-10-25
South Africa, North West, Potchefstroom. Near North-West University, outside the new engineering building, next to the railway line. 26°40'48''S 27°5'45''E.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme. Occurence: frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0147340-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1913 | 2013-11-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg; Colenso; along the R103 under a bridge.
General notes: Abundant at this point under the bridge. EARLY DETECTION AND RAPID RESPONSE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Poaceae Fish, L; Bredenkamp, CL; Magwaza, ZLIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3)1958-2104
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2017
SERIES CHAPTER
Poaceae Retief, E; Meyer, NLIn: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 987-1107
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2015
SERIES CHAPTER
Pennisetum Rich. Fish, L; Moeaha, MJIn: L Fish, AC Mashau, MJ Moeaha & MT Nembudani (eds), Identification guide to the southern Africa grasses. An identification manual with keys, descriptions and distributions. Strelitzia 36: 507-517
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Poaceae: Pennisetum Rich. Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Linder, HPIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 216-216
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2010
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Phylogenetic studies favour the unification of Pennisetum, Cenchrus and Odontelytrum (Poaceae): a combined nuclear, plastid and morphological analysis, and nomenclatural combinations in Cenchrus. Chemisquy, MA; Giussani, LM; Kellogg, EA; Morrone, OAnnals of Botany. Oxford 106: 107-130
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1982
FLORA
Graminae (part) Clayton, WD; Renvoize, SAFlora of Tropical East Africa Graminae(3)451-859
A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam
BOOK CHAPTER
Index to Grass Species Chase, MA; Niles, CDNo results found for Cenchrus setaceus (Forssk.) Morrone
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