Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
unilaterale
ID:
902304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 299 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901639

Common Names

  • Stenotaphrum unilaterale
  • Unilateral St. Augustine Grass
  • Unilateral Buffalo Grass

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Description

Stenotaphrum unilaterale (also called One-sided St. Augustine grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is a tufted grass with a short, erect stem, and its leaves are flat and narrow. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stenotaphrum unilaterale is used as a turf grass and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenotaphrum unilaterale is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenotaphrum unilaterale is a perennial grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Stenotaphrum unilaterale

Stenotaphrum unilaterale is native to the eastern United States and can be found in dry, open habitats.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423054-1: 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].