Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
boivinii
ID:
862422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Camus) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 102 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861757



Common Names

  • Boivin's Daknopholis
  • Boivin's Grass
  • Boivin's Finger Grass


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Description

Daknopholis boivinii (also called Boivin's daknopholis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is a common weed of cultivated land.

Uses & Benefits

Daknopholis boivinii is used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Daknopholis boivinii is yellow, with four petals and a tubular calyx. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daknopholis boivinii is an annual grass that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is widely cultivated as a forage crop. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Daknopholis boivinii

Daknopholis boivinii is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia.

Daknopholis boivinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daknopholis boivinii?

Daknopholis boivinii

What is the common name of Daknopholis boivinii?

Boivin's Daknopholis

What is the natural habitat of Daknopholis boivinii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Daknopholis genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397427-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].