Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
863240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc. & Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Misc. Publ. U.S.D.A. 243: 67 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862575

Common Names

  • Deschampsia domingensis
  • Domingensis Hair Grass
  • Domingensis Deschampsia

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Description

Deschampsia domingensis (also called Deschampsia, 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

Deschampsia domingensis is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deschampsia domingensis has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deschampsia domingensis is a cool-season grass native to South America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.

Where to Find Deschampsia domingensis

Deschampsia domingensis is native to the Caribbean.

Deschampsia domingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deschampsia domingensis?

Deschampsia domingensis

What is the common name of Deschampsia domingensis?

Domingo's hair grass

What is the native range of Deschampsia domingensis?

South America

Species in the Deschampsia genus

Deschampsia airiformis, Deschampsia angusta, Deschampsia antarctica, Deschampsia argentea, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia cespitosa, Deschampsia chapmanii, Deschampsia christophersenii, Deschampsia cordillerarum, Deschampsia danthonioides, Deschampsia domingensis, Deschampsia elongata, Deschampsia gracillima, Deschampsia kingii, Deschampsia klossii, Deschampsia koelerioides, Deschampsia laxa, Deschampsia liebmanniana, Deschampsia looseriana, Deschampsia media, Deschampsia mejlandii, Deschampsia mendocina, Deschampsia mexicana, Deschampsia mildbraedii, Deschampsia nubigena, Deschampsia parvula, Deschampsia patula, Deschampsia pusilla, Deschampsia robusta, Deschampsia setacea, Deschampsia tenella, Deschampsia venustula, Deschampsia wacei, Deschampsia leskovii, Deschampsia baicalensis, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia neumaniana, Deschampsia amurensis, Deschampsia barkalovii, Deschampsia gulariantzii, Deschampsia hultenii, Deschampsia susumanica, Deschampsia sichotensis, Deschampsia aurea, Deschampsia eminens, Deschampsia ovata, Deschampsia podophora, Deschampsia bolanderi, Deschampsia chrysantha, Deschampsia hackelii,

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

Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397968-1: 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].