Dichanthium erectum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erectum
ID:
864234
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bull. Tokyo Sci. Mus. 19: 11 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863569
Common Names
- Erectum Dichanthium
- Erectum Panic Grass
- Erectum Dichanthium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dichanthium erectum (also called Erect Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass found in North America. It has long, slender leaves and a smooth stem. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Dichanthium erectum 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
The flower of Dichanthium erectum is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, erect, tufted grass.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dichanthium erectum 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 erectum
Dichanthium erectum is native to India and can be found growing in dry, open 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
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398538-1: 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].