Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bipinnata
ID:
863440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 632 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862775

Common Names

  • Desmostachya Bipinnata
  • Bipinnata Desmostachya
  • Bipinnata Grass

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Description

Desmostachya bipinnata (also called Half-flower Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Desmostachya bipinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmostachya bipinnata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmostachya bipinnata is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is typically grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Desmostachya bipinnata

Desmostachya bipinnata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Desmostachya bipinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmostachya bipinnata?

Desmostachya bipinnata

What is the family of Desmostachya bipinnata?

Poaceae

Where is Desmostachya bipinnata native to?

Tropical and subtropical Asia

Species in the Desmostachya 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.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398084-1: 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].