Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 204 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863318
Common Names
- Bicolor Diandrolyra
- Diandrolyra Bicolor
- Bicolor Grass
Description
Diandrolyra bicolor (also called Two-colored Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa and the Middle East. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry areas to wet areas, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Diandrolyra bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used to make paper, rope, and other materials.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diandrolyra bicolor has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, black, and covered with a thin layer of hairs. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diandrolyra bicolor can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps of plants can be divided and replanted in the same soil.
Where to Find Diandrolyra bicolor
Diandrolyra bicolor is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Diandrolyra bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diandrolyra bicolor?
Diandrolyra bicolor
What is the common name of Diandrolyra bicolor?
N/A
Where is Diandrolyra bicolor native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Diandrolyra 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398443-1: 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].