Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ashe) Mohlenbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Erigenia 6: 27 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863545
Common Names
- Yadkinense Dichanthelium
- Yadkinense Panic Grass
- Yadkinense Dichanthelium
Description
Dichanthelium yadkinense (also called Yadkin 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 yadkinense has been used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in wetland restoration projects and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichanthelium yadkinense has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with short, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichanthelium yadkinense is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires minimal care and can be mowed or left to grow naturally. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Dichanthelium yadkinense
Dichanthelium yadkinense can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Arkansas.
Dichanthelium yadkinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium yadkinense?
Dichanthelium yadkinense
What are the common names of Dichanthelium yadkinense?
Yadkin rosette grass
What is the habitat of Dichanthelium yadkinense?
Dry, open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas
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:1007576-2: 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].