Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
filifolius
ID:
865218

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864553

Common Names

  • Diheteropogon filifolius
  • Thread-Leaved Diheteropogon
  • Filiform Diheteropogon

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Description

Diheteropogon filifolius (also called Thread-Leaved Heteropogon, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a tufted habit, growing up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diheteropogon filifolius is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, thin, green grass.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diheteropogon filifolius 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 filifolius

Diheteropogon filifolius is native to Africa and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Diheteropogon filifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diheteropogon filifolius?

Diheteropogon filifolius

What is the common name of Diheteropogon filifolius?

Thread-leaved Diheteropogon

What type of plant is Diheteropogon filifolius?

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:399249-1: 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].