Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mccannii
ID:
864252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blatt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 32: 357 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863587

Common Names

  • Dichanthium Mccannii
  • McCann's Panic Grass
  • McCann's Blue Panic

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Description

Dichanthium mccannii (also called McCann's Dichanthium, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems, reaching up to 1 m in height. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthium mccannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used in erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichanthium mccannii is a small, yellow-brown spikelet, with awns up to 0.5 cm long. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthium mccannii is a warm-season perennial grass that is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best adapted to well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be planted in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Dichanthium mccannii

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

Dichanthium mccannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthium mccannii?

Dichanthium mccannii

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthium mccannii?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Dichanthium mccannii?

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

Ethelbert Blatter (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blatt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398553-1: 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].