Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
filiramum
ID:
1334180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ashe) LeBlond

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 10: 35 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346634

Common Names

  • Filiramum Dichanthelium
  • Dichanthelium
  • Dichanthelium Filiramum

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Description

Dichanthelium filiramum (also called Filiramum Dichanthelium, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to North America. It has a slender stem and is about 10-50 cm tall. Its leaves are linear and have a pointed tip. The flowers are yellow and have a calyx with 5 sepals. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium filiramum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichanthelium filiramum has yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthelium filiramum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in hot climates. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Dichanthelium filiramum

Dichanthelium filiramum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dichanthelium filiramum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium filiramum?

Dichanthelium filiramum

What are the common names of Dichanthelium filiramum?

Filiramum Dichanthelium

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium filiramum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of North and South America

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

R.J. LeBlond (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'LeBlond' in the authors string.
William Willard Ashe (1872-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ashe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157905-1: 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].