Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
serrafalcoides
ID:
895555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cooke & Stapf) Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 66: 272 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894890



Common Names

  • Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides
  • Serrafalcoides Grass
  • Serrafalcoides Reed


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Description

Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides (also called Serrafalcoides False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons that are broadly ovate and have a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into sections with at least two shoots each. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides

Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides?

Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides

What is the common name of Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides?

Serrafalcoid false dichanthium

Where is Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides found?

Pseudodichanthium serrafalcoides is found in Madagascar.

Species in the Pseudodichanthium 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Theodore Cooke (1836-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Cooke' in the authors string.
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418840-1: 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].