Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sphagnicola
ID:
864186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nash) LeBlond

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Sida 19: 834 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863521

Common Names

  • Sphagnicola Dichanthelium
  • Bog Dichanthelium
  • Bog Panic Grass

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Description

Dichanthelium sphagnicola (also called Sphagnum Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass found in North America. It has long, slender leaves and a smooth stem. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium sphagnicola 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 sphagnicola is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, erect, tufted grass.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dichanthelium sphagnicola is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are 4-6 inches tall. The plants should be spaced 8-10 inches apart. The plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly. Deadheading of the flowers is recommended to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Dichanthelium sphagnicola

Dichanthelium sphagnicola is native to the United States and can be found in the Eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Nebraska.

Dichanthelium sphagnicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium sphagnicola?

Dichanthelium sphagnicola

Where is Dichanthelium sphagnicola found?

Dichanthelium sphagnicola is found in the United States and Canada.

What type of environment does Dichanthelium sphagnicola prefer?

Dichanthelium sphagnicola prefers moist, shady environments.

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

R.J. LeBlond (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leblond' in the authors string.
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1182534-2: 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].