Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
861547

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Trab.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Fl. Algérie , Monocot.: 237 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860882

Common Names

  • Dichotoma Cutandia
  • Cutandia
  • Dichotoma Grass

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Description

Cutandia dichotoma (also called Dichotomous Cutandia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has a tufted growth habit, with narrow, flat leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cutandia dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It has also been used to make herbal medicines for treating digestive problems and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cutandia dichotoma is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cutandia dichotoma is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.

Where to Find Cutandia dichotoma

Cutandia dichotoma is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Cutandia dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cutandia dichotoma?

Cutandia dichotoma

What is the common name of Cutandia dichotoma?

Dichotomous Cutandia

What type of plant is Cutandia dichotoma?

Grass

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

Louis Charles Trabut (1853-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trab.' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396839-1: 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].