Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
olivaceum
ID:
1549758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc. & Chase) Wipff

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 16: 26 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029951

Common Names

  • Dichanthelium olivaceum
  • Olive Dichanthelium
  • Olivaceum Dichanthelium

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Description

Dichanthelium olivaceum (also called Olive-green panic grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae, native to North America. It is a perennial grass, growing to 1–2 m tall, with narrow, green leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium olivaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichanthelium olivaceum is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthelium olivaceum is a slow-growing, terrestrial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dichanthelium olivaceum

Dichanthelium olivaceum is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Dichanthelium olivaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium olivaceum?

Dichanthelium olivaceum

What is the family of Dichanthelium olivaceum?

Poaceae

Where is Dichanthelium olivaceum found?

Mexico

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

IPNI Record: 77302872-1: Added by the Aug 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77302872-1: 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].