Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
amplectens
ID:
865213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 75 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864548

Common Names

  • Diheteropogon amplectens
  • Clasping Diheteropogon
  • Embracing Diheteropogon

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Description

Diheteropogon amplectens (also called Ample-spiked beard grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Africa. It has a tufted growth habit and grows up to 1.2m tall. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Diheteropogon amplectens is used as a forage crop for animals, as a soil erosion control, and as a cover crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Diheteropogon amplectens var. catangensis (Chiov.) Clayton
Diheteropogon amplectens var. amplectens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diheteropogon amplectens is a small, yellow spikelet that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diheteropogon amplectens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Diheteropogon amplectens

Diheteropogon amplectens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Diheteropogon amplectens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diheteropogon amplectens?

Diheteropogon amplectens

What is the common name of Diheteropogon amplectens?

Clasping Diheteropogon

What type of plant is Diheteropogon amplectens?

It is a perennial herb

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399246-1: 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].