Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
surrectum
ID:
864198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zuloaga & Morrone) Zuloaga

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 90: 817 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863533

Common Names

  • Surrectum Dichanthelium
  • Surrectum Panic Grass
  • Surrectum Dichanthelium

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Description

Dichanthelium surrectum (also called Surrect Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to North America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of between 10 and 50 cm. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium surrectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used in erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichanthelium surrectum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dichanthelium surrectum 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 surrectum

Dichanthelium surrectum 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 surrectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium surrectum?

Dichanthelium surrectum

Where is Dichanthelium surrectum found?

Dichanthelium surrectum is found in the United States and Canada.

What type of environment does Dichanthelium surrectum prefer?

Dichanthelium surrectum 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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012704-1: 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].