Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
caerulescens
ID:
864056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack. ex Hitchc.) Correll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 60: 154 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863391

Common Names

  • Cerulescens Dichanthelium
  • Dichanthelium caerulescens

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Description

Dichanthelium caerulescens (also called Blue Dichanthelium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has a tufted growth habit with long, narrow leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium caerulescens 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

The flower of Dichanthelium caerulescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthelium caerulescens is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Divide the clumps in early spring or autumn. Keep the soil moist and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Dichanthelium caerulescens

Dichanthelium caerulescens can be found in the eastern United States.

Dichanthelium caerulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium caerulescens?

Dichanthelium caerulescens

What are the common names of Dichanthelium caerulescens?

Blue rosette grass

What is the habitat of Dichanthelium caerulescens?

Dry, open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas

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.
Donovan Stewart Correll (1908-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Correll' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79343-2: 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].