Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
depauperatum
ID:
864079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muhl.) Gould

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 59 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863414

Common Names

  • Dichanthelium depauperatum
  • Depauperate Dichanthelium
  • Poor Dichanthelium

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Description

Dichanthelium depauperatum (also called Poverty Panicgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to North America. It has a slender, erect stem with a narrow panicle of spikelets. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium depauperatum 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

The flower of Dichanthelium depauperatum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret per spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a single seed per spikelet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dichanthelium depauperatum: 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 depauperatum

Dichanthelium depauperatum is native to the eastern United States.

Dichanthelium depauperatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium depauperatum?

Dichanthelium depauperatum

What is the common name of Dichanthelium depauperatum?

Depauperate Rush Grass

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium depauperatum?

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

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Frank Walton Gould (1913-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gould' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79350-2: 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].