Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fastigiata
ID:
1096824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) P.Beauv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 132 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001096162

Common Names

  • Diectomis fastigiata
  • Fastigiate Diectomis
  • Fastigiate Sandbur

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Description

Diectomis fastigiata (also called Fastigiate Diectomis, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diectomis fastigiata is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diectomis fastigiata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown caryopsis, and the seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diectomis fastigiata is a perennial grass that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-prepared seedbed and cover lightly with soil. To propagate by vegetative means, divide the plants in spring or early summer and replant in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Diectomis fastigiata

Diectomis fastigiata is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Species in the Diectomis genus

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398608-1: 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].