Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
angustissima
ID:
897439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex Steud.) Kuhlm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Relat. Commiss. Linhas Telegr. Estratég. Matto Grosso Amazonas 5(11): 92 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896774



Common Names

  • Sacciolepis angustissima
  • Slender Sacciolepis
  • Slender Panicgrass


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Description

Sacciolepis angustissima (also called Very Narrow Sacciolepis, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It grows in moist and wet habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Sacciolepis angustissima is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a cover crop to help suppress weeds and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sacciolepis angustissima has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sacciolepis angustissima is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It prefers moist soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it can be mowed or allowed to grow naturally.

Where to Find Sacciolepis angustissima

Sacciolepis angustissima is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225082-2: 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].