Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ovinum
ID:
1516872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scribn. & J.G.Sm.) Wipff & R.B.Shaw

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2018-54: 2 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003784

Common Names

  • Dichanthelium ovinum
  • Ovine Dichanthelium
  • Ovine Dichanthelium Grass

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Description

Dichanthelium ovinum (also called Sheep's Dichanthelium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has slender stems with small, green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in its native regions and is well-suited to woodland gardens and containers.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium ovinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichanthelium ovinum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves and a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthelium ovinum is a perennial grass found in moist and wet habitats. It is propagated through division of the rhizome. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Dichanthelium ovinum

Dichanthelium ovinum can be found in the United States.

Dichanthelium ovinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium ovinum?

Dichanthelium ovinum

What is the common name of Dichanthelium ovinum?

Sheep's Dichanthelium

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium ovinum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77203989-1: 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].