Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
transbarbuta
ID:
897525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 761 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896860



Common Names

  • Transbarbute Sacciolepis
  • Transbarbutum Sacciolepis
  • Transbarbutum Sacciolepis


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Description

Sacciolepis transbarbuta (also called 'transverse sandbur', 'transverse burgrass' and 'transverse sandburr', among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in sandy soils and is found in coastal areas, open fields, and disturbed sites. It has narrow, linear leaves with small, transverse burs on the stems and sheaths.

Uses & Benefits

Sacciolepis transbarbuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sacciolepis transbarbuta is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sacciolepis transbarbuta is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Sacciolepis transbarbuta

Sacciolepis transbarbuta is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Sacciolepis transbarbuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sacciolepis transbarbuta?

Sacciolepis transbarbuta

What is the common name of Sacciolepis transbarbuta?

Transbarbuta saciolepis

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Poaceae

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420117-1: 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].