Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
breve
ID:
1416695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc. & Chase) LeBlond

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 12: 58 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429160

Common Names

  • Dichanthelium breve
  • Short Dichanthelium
  • Short Panic Grass

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Description

Dichanthelium breve (also called Short-awned Woodgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows up to 3 feet tall and has narrow leaves with short awns. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium breve is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichanthelium breve has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthelium breve is a grass native to North America. It can be propagated from seed. For cultivation, it should be grown in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. It should be kept moist but not wet, and fertilized regularly. It is also important to provide adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Dichanthelium breve

Dichanthelium breve is native to North America and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.

Dichanthelium breve FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium breve?

Dichanthelium breve

What is the common name of Dichanthelium breve?

Short dichanthelium

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium breve?

Grassy meadows

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
R.J. LeBlond (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'LeBlond' in the authors string.
Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77191666-1: 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].