Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mucronulatum
ID:
864254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jansen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 1: 473 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863589



Common Names

  • Dichanthium Mucronulatum
  • Mucronulate Panic Grass
  • Mucronulate Blue Panic


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Description

Dichanthium mucronulatum (also called Mucronate 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 mucronulatum 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 mucronulatum 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 mucronulatum 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 mucronulatum

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

Dichanthium mucronulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthium mucronulatum?

Dichanthium mucronulatum

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthium mucronulatum?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Dichanthium mucronulatum?

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

Pieter Jansen (1882-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398555-1: 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].