Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cucaense
ID:
864074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zuloaga & Morrone) Zuloaga

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 90: 816 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863409

Common Names

  • Dichanthelium cucaense
  • Cuca Dichanthelium
  • Cuca's Dichanthelium

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Description

Dichanthelium cucaense (also called Cuca 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 cucaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used in erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dichanthelium cucaense: 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 cucaense

Dichanthelium cucaense is native to Brazil.

Dichanthelium cucaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium cucaense?

Dichanthelium cucaense

What is the common name of Dichanthelium cucaense?

Cuca Rush Grass

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium cucaense?

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

Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012690-1: 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].