Dichanthium fecundum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fecundum
ID:
864236
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Pap. Dept. Biol. Univ. Queensland 2(3): 51 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863571
Common Names
- Dichanthium Fecundum
- Giant Panic Grass
- Giant Blue Panic
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dichanthium fecundum (also called Fecund 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 fecundum 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 fecundum 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 fecundum is a perennial grass native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It is best grown in areas with hot summers and mild winters.
Where to Find Dichanthium fecundum
Dichanthium fecundum is native to India and can be found growing in dry, open areas.
Dichanthium fecundum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichanthium fecundum?
Dichanthium fecundum
What is the common name of Dichanthium fecundum?
Fertile Beardgrass
What is the growth habit of Dichanthium fecundum?
It is a tufted perennial grass
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
Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398541-1: 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].