Diheteropogon hagerupii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hagerupii
ID:
865220
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 43: 89 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864555
Common Names
- Diheteropogon hagerupii
- Hagerup's Diheteropogon
- Hagerup Diheteropogon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diheteropogon hagerupii (also called Hagerup's 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 hagerupii 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 hagerupii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diheteropogon hagerupii 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 hagerupii
Diheteropogon hagerupii is native to Africa and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.
Diheteropogon hagerupii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diheteropogon hagerupii?
Diheteropogon hagerupii
What is the common name of Diheteropogon hagerupii?
Hagerup's Diheteropogon
What type of plant is Diheteropogon hagerupii?
It is a perennial herb
Species in the Diheteropogon genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399251-1: 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].