Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poir.) C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 654 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863556
Common Names
- Aristatum Dichanthium
- Aristatum Panic Grass
- Aristatum Dichanthium
Description
Dichanthium aristatum (also called Aristate Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to North America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of between 10 and 50 cm. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dichanthium aristatum has been used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in wetland restoration projects and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichanthium aristatum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with short, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichanthium aristatum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires minimal care and can be mowed or left to grow naturally. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Dichanthium aristatum
Dichanthium aristatum is native to India and can be found growing in dry, open areas.
Dichanthium aristatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichanthium aristatum?
Dichanthium aristatum
What are the common names of Dichanthium aristatum?
Aristate finger grass
What is the habitat of Dichanthium aristatum?
Dry, open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas
Species in the Dichanthium genus
Dichanthium annulatum,
Dichanthium aristatum,
Dichanthium armatum,
Dichanthium caricosum,
Dichanthium concanense,
Dichanthium erectum,
Dichanthium fecundum,
Dichanthium foulkesii,
Dichanthium foveolatum,
Dichanthium mccannii,
Dichanthium micranthum,
Dichanthium mucronulatum,
Dichanthium panchganiense,
Dichanthium paranjpyeanum,
Dichanthium queenslandicum,
Dichanthium sericeum,
Dichanthium setosum,
Dichanthium tenue,
Dichanthium tuberculatum,
Dichanthium concanensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398529-1: 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].