Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tatianae
ID:
863984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soderstr. & Zuloaga

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 37: 2 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863319

Common Names

  • Tatianae Diandrolyra
  • Diandrolyra Tatianae
  • Tatianae Grass

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Description

Diandrolyra tatianae (also called Tatiana's 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 tatianae 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 tatianae 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 tatianae 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 tatianae

Diandrolyra tatianae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Diandrolyra tatianae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diandrolyra tatianae?

Diandrolyra tatianae

What is the common name of Diandrolyra tatianae?

N/A

Where is Diandrolyra tatianae 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

Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275798-2: 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].