Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
xalapense
ID:
1543771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Wipff

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 102: 174 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200007852

Common Names

  • Dichanthelium xalapense
  • Xalapense Dichanthelium
  • Dichanthelium

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Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium xalapense is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dichanthelium xalapense var. strictirameum (Hitchc. & Chase) Wipff
Dichanthelium xalapense var. xalapense

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichanthelium xalapense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed of Dichanthelium xalapense is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings of Dichanthelium xalapense are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthelium xalapense is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Dichanthelium xalapense

Dichanthelium xalapense is found in Mexico and Central America.

Dichanthelium xalapense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium xalapense?

Dichanthelium xalapense

What is the common name of Dichanthelium xalapense?

Xalapa dichanthelium

What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium xalapense?

It is native to Mexico and is found in moist areas, such as swamps and marshes.

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:77220388-1: 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].