Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
consanguineum
ID:
864072

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Gould & C.A.Clark

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 1115 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863407

Common Names

  • Dichanthelium consanguineum
  • Blood-related Dichanthelium
  • Kinship Dichanthelium

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Description

Dichanthelium consanguineum (also called Consanguineous 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 consanguineum 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

Dichanthelium consanguineum has small, yellow flowers with a single row of petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown and round, and the seedlings are slender and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dichanthelium consanguineum: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Dichanthelium consanguineum

Dichanthelium consanguineum is native to the eastern United States.

Dichanthelium consanguineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium consanguineum?

Dichanthelium consanguineum

What is the common name of Dichanthelium consanguineum?

Common Rush Grass

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium consanguineum?

Woodlands, grasslands, 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Frank Walton Gould (1913-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gould' in the authors string.
Carolyn A. Clark (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Clark' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79349-2: 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].