river bushman grass
Stipagrostis namaquensis (Nees) De Winter
Stipagrostis namaquensis, known as river bushman grass, is a grass species native to Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and parts of South Africa, including the Cape Provinces and Free State. It is commonly found in the Nama Karoo region. The species is classified as 'Least Concern' (LC) on the SANBI Red List.
Description
Stipagrostis namaquensis belongs to the Poaceae family and is native to several southern African countries. It is adapted to the Nama Karoo biome and is widely distributed across Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and the South African regions of the Cape Provinces and Free State. The species was formally described in 1963 and is known by the common name river bushman grass. It is currently listed as 'Least Concern' on the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) Red List, indicating that it is not facing significant conservation threats.
Other common names
river bushman grass
Distribution
Botswana · Cape Provinces · Free State · Lesotho · Namibia
Synonyms
Aristida namaquensisAristida namaquensis var. vagansArthratherum namaquenseArthratherum namaquense var. vagansAristida namaquensis var. vagans