Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kengiana
ID:
899085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ohwi) Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 18: 28 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898420



Common Names

  • Sclerochloa kengiana
  • Keng's Sclerochloa
  • Keng's Knotgrass


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Description

Sclerochloa kengiana (also called Keng's Sclerochloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 15 cm tall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in coastal dunes, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerochloa kengiana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white to yellow flowers. Seed: Tiny, black seeds. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerochloa kengiana is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it can be mowed or cut back to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Sclerochloa kengiana

Sclerochloa kengiana is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Sclerochloa kengiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerochloa kengiana?

Sclerochloa kengiana

What is the common name of Sclerochloa kengiana?

Keng's Sclerochloa

What is the habitat of Sclerochloa kengiana?

It is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils in open areas, such as grasslands, deserts, and roadsides.

Species in the Sclerochloa 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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421091-1: 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].