Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
obtusiflorum
ID:
1316820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 109: 1327 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329274



Common Names

  • Disakisperma Obtusiflorum
  • Oblique-flowered Disakisperma
  • Blunt-flowered Disakisperma


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Description

Disakisperma obtusiflorum (also called Obtuse-flowered Disakisperma, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with narrow leaves and small yellow-green flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Disakisperma obtusiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disakisperma obtusiflorum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters of 3-5. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves that are narrowly lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disakisperma obtusiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Disakisperma obtusiflorum

Disakisperma obtusiflorum can be found in the cloud forests of Guatemala and Honduras.

Disakisperma obtusiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disakisperma obtusiflorum?

Disakisperma obtusiflorum

What is the common name of Disakisperma obtusiflorum?

Obtuse-flowered disakisperma

What type of plant is Disakisperma obtusiflorum?

Grass

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458638-2: 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].