Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ovale
ID:
864151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elliott) Gould & C.A.Clark

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 1114 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863486

Common Names

  • Oval Panicgrass
  • Oval Dichanthelium
  • Dichanthelium ovale

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Description

Dichanthelium ovale (also called Oval Witchgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to North America, from Canada to Mexico. It grows in moist, shady meadows and forest openings at elevations of 0 to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium ovale is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a food source for grazing animals. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichanthelium ovale 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

Dichanthelium ovale is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a low-growing grass that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Plant seeds in a well-prepared seed bed in spring or fall. Division can be done in spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller pieces, making sure each piece has some roots attached. Plant the divisions in a prepared bed and water well.

Where to Find Dichanthelium ovale

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

Dichanthelium ovale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium ovale?

Dichanthelium ovale

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium ovale?

Dichanthelium ovale is found in moist to wet meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

What is the flowering season of Dichanthelium ovale?

Dichanthelium ovale flowers from May to October.

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

Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
Frank Walton Gould (1913-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gould' in the authors string.
Carolyn A. Clark (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Clark' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79381-2: 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].