Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hirstii
ID:
864110

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Swallen) Kartesz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Synth. N. Amer. Fl., nomencl. innov. 1(Nomencl. Innov.): 5 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863445

Common Names

  • Hirst's Panicgrass
  • Hirst's Dichanthelium
  • Dichanthelium hirstii

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Description

Dichanthelium hirstii (also called Hirst's 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 hirstii is used as a food source for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichanthelium hirstii is a spike-like panicle with spikelets that are 2-3mm long. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have awns that are about 1mm long. The seedlings have a single leaf with a short sheath and a long blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthelium hirstii is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Dichanthelium hirstii

Dichanthelium hirstii is native to the United States and can be found in the eastern half of the country.

Dichanthelium hirstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium hirstii?

Dichanthelium hirstii

What is the common name of Dichanthelium hirstii?

Hirst's Rush Grass

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium hirstii?

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

John T. Kartesz (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kartesz' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1008485-2: 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].