Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
863983

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

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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.

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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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
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].