Status:
valid
Authors:
Conert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Senckenberg. Biol. 47: 340 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865085
Common Names
- Calviniensis Dregeochloa
- Dregeochloa calviniensis
- Calviniensis Dregeochloa Grass
Description
Dregeochloa calviniensis (also called Calvin's Dregeochloa, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows, roadsides, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Dregeochloa calviniensis 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 Dregeochloa calviniensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dregeochloa calviniensis is a species of grasses that can be cultivated by planting the seeds in a shallow bed of moist soil. The seeds should be covered with a thin layer of soil and kept moist until they germinate. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into a larger bed of soil or compost. The grasses can be propagated by collecting the young shoots from the bed and transferring them to a new bed.
Where to Find Dregeochloa calviniensis
Dregeochloa calviniensis is found in South Africa.
Dregeochloa calviniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dregeochloa calviniensis?
Dregeochloa calviniensis
What is the common name of Dregeochloa calviniensis?
Calvin's Dregeochloa
What is the habitat of Dregeochloa calviniensis?
Dregeochloa calviniensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Dregeochloa genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399601-1: 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].