Dichanthelium albomarginatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albomarginatum
ID:
1540606
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nash) Wipff
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 102: 173 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022102
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Dichanthelium albomarginatum (also called White-margined Dichanthelium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has a dense, tufted growth habit, and its leaves are light green and glossy. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is tolerant of shade.
Uses & Benefits
Dichanthelium albomarginatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichanthelium albomarginatum is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dichanthelium albomarginatum: This species is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil, and should be kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require little maintenance.
Where to Find Dichanthelium albomarginatum
Dichanthelium albomarginatum is found in North America, from Canada to Mexico.
Dichanthelium albomarginatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium albomarginatum?
Dichanthelium albomarginatum
What is the common name of Dichanthelium albomarginatum?
White-margined rosette grass
What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium albomarginatum?
Woodlands, meadows, and prairies in eastern North America
Species in the Dichanthelium genus
Dichanthelium adenorhachis, Dichanthelium aequivaginatum, Dichanthelium angustifolium, Dichanthelium assurgens, Dichanthelium boreale, Dichanthelium boscii, Dichanthelium cabrerae, Dichanthelium caparaoense, Dichanthelium clandestinum, Dichanthelium columbianum, Dichanthelium commonsianum, Dichanthelium commutatum, Dichanthelium congestum, Dichanthelium consanguineum, Dichanthelium cucaense, Dichanthelium cumbucanum, Dichanthelium cynodon, Dichanthelium davidsei, Dichanthelium depauperatum, Dichanthelium dichotomum, Dichanthelium ensifolium, Dichanthelium erectifolium, Dichanthelium hebotes, Dichanthelium heliophilum, Dichanthelium hillebrandianum, Dichanthelium hirstii, Dichanthelium implicatum, Dichanthelium isachnoides, Dichanthelium itatiaiae, Dichanthelium koolauense, Dichanthelium lanuginosum, Dichanthelium latifolium, Dichanthelium laxiflorum, Dichanthelium leibergii, Dichanthelium leucothrix, Dichanthelium lindheimeri, Dichanthelium linearifolium, Dichanthelium longiligulatum, Dichanthelium macrospermum, Dichanthelium malacophyllum, Dichanthelium meridionale, Dichanthelium nodatum, Dichanthelium oligosanthes, Dichanthelium peristypum, Dichanthelium petropolitanum, Dichanthelium polyanthes, Dichanthelium praecocius, Dichanthelium pycnoclados, Dichanthelium ravenelii, Dichanthelium sabulorum,
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:77220353-1: 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].