Dasypyrum villosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Borbás
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Term. Közl. 28: 332 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862262
Common Names
- Dasypyrum villosum
- Villosum Dasypyrum
- Dasypyrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dasypyrum villosum (also called Dasypyrum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and leaves that are up to 10 cm long. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dasypyrum villosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dasypyrum villosum is small and yellow, with a single pistil and three stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a thin coating. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dasypyrum villosum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Dasypyrum villosum
Dasypyrum villosum can be found in Europe and North Africa.
Dasypyrum villosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasypyrum villosum?
Dasypyrum villosum
What is the common name of Dasypyrum villosum?
Hairy dasypyrum
What is the habitat of Dasypyrum villosum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Dasypyrum 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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Vinczé von Borbás (1844-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borbás' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397836-1: 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].