Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Broad-leafed bristle grass, Ribbon grass

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Distribution: Africa, Americas, Asia

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: It can be used to stabilise unstable soil and prevent soil erosion. This is because it naturally colonises disturbed areas and is often found near water.