Status:
valid
Authors:
Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 485 (1967 publ. 1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864558
Common Names
- Diheteropogon microterus
- Small Diheteropogon
- Micro Diheteropogon
Description
Diheteropogon microterus (also called Small 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 microterus 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 microterus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diheteropogon microterus 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 microterus
Diheteropogon microterus is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas and grasslands.
Diheteropogon microterus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diheteropogon microterus?
Diheteropogon microterus
What is the common name of Diheteropogon microterus?
Small-leaved Diheteropogon
What type of plant is Diheteropogon microterus?
It is a perennial herb
Species in the Diheteropogon 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399254-1: 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].