Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
macrostachyum
ID:
899110

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 79: 38 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898445

Common Names

  • Sclerodactylon macrostachyum
  • Large-spiked Fingergrass
  • Large-spiked Finger-grass

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Description

Sclerodactylon macrostachyum (also called large-spike fingergrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the United States. It grows in moist, open areas, such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides, and prefers soils that are well-drained and rich in organic matter.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerodactylon macrostachyum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sclerodactylon macrostachyum is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerodactylon macrostachyum 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 Sclerodactylon macrostachyum

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

Species in the Sclerodactylon 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421112-1: 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].