Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 40 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852145
Common Names
- Diplosperma Oat
- Diplosperma Avena
- Diplosperma Wild Oat
Description
Chorisandrachne diplosperma (also called Two-seeded Oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has a slender stem and the leaves are flat and glaucous. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and can be found in dry and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chorisandrachne diplosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It has a high tolerance for drought and is a good choice for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chorisandrachne diplosperma has a small flower with two spikelets. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chorisandrachne diplosperma is a cool-season grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. It is a short-lived perennial that is best suited for use in meadows, pastures, and other areas where it can be allowed to spread.
Where to Find Chorisandrachne diplosperma
Chorisandrachne diplosperma can be found in Australia, particularly in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Chorisandrachne diplosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chorisandrachne diplosperma?
Chorisandrachne diplosperma
What is the common name of Chorisandrachne diplosperma?
Diplosperma
What is the distribution of Chorisandrachne diplosperma?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Chorisandrachne genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri,
Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,