Fingerhuthia africana
Thimble Grass, Zulu Fescue
Also known as: Fingerhuthia affghanica Boiss. +4 more
- Fingerhuthia affghanica Boiss.
- Fingerhuthia africana var. minor (Nees) Pilg. ex O.Schwarz
- Fingerhuthia capensis Nees ex Lehm.
- Fingerhuthia ciliata Nees
- Fingerhuthia ciliata var. minor Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Fingerhuthia africana (commonly known as Thimble Grass or Zulu fescue) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Swaziland, Yemen, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arizona, Germany