Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
foulkesii
ID:
864238

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) S.K.Jain & Deshp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 20: 134 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863573

Common Names

  • Dichanthium Foulkesii
  • Foulkes' Panic Grass
  • Foulkes' Blue Panic

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Description

Dichanthium foulkesii (also called Foulkes 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 foulkesii 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 foulkesii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthium foulkesii 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 foulkesii

Dichanthium foulkesii is native to India and can be found growing in dry, open areas.

Dichanthium foulkesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthium foulkesii?

Dichanthium foulkesii

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthium foulkesii?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Dichanthium foulkesii?

Up to 1.5 meters

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
U.R. Deshpande (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deshp.' in the authors string.
Sudhanshu Kumar Jain (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Jain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398543-1: 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].