Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
spicata
ID:
865672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greene

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 415 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865007



Common Names

  • Distichlis spicata
  • Spike Saltgrass
  • Saltgrass


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Description

Distichlis spicata (also called alkali grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is a low-growing grass with a prostrate growth habit and thin, wiry stems. It grows in alkaline soils in deserts, salt flats, and other dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Distichlis spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Distichlis spicata is small and yellow. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Distichlis spicata is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun and kept moist until germination. Division of the clumps should be done in early spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun.

Where to Find Distichlis spicata

Distichlis spicata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Distichlis spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Distichlis spicata?

Distichlis spicata

What is the family of Distichlis spicata?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Distichlis spicata?

Saltgrass

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82343-2: 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].