Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
roanokense
ID:
1594445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ashe) LeBlond

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 11: 317 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048199

Common Names

  • Dichanthelium roanokense
  • Roanokense Dichanthelium
  • Roanokense Panic Grass

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Description

Dichanthelium roanokense (also called Roanoke Dichanthelium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central America. It is a tufted grass with erect culms up to 40 cm tall. It is found in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium roanokense has been used as a forage grass for livestock and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichanthelium roanokense has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthelium roanokense is a warm season grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It has a moderate growth rate and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It is best propagated by seed or division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F.

Where to Find Dichanthelium roanokense

Dichanthelium roanokense is native to the United States.

Dichanthelium roanokense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium roanokense?

Dichanthelium roanokense

What family does Dichanthelium roanokense belong to?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Dichanthelium roanokense?

Roanoke rosette grass

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:77175281-1: 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].