Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pobeguinii
ID:
865232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Trop. Bot. Appl. 7: 408 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864567

Common Names

  • Dilophotriche pobeguinii
  • Pobeguin's Dilophotriche
  • Pobeguin Dilophotriche

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Description

Dilophotriche pobeguinii (also called Pobeguin's Dilophotriche, 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

Dilophotriche pobeguinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dilophotriche pobeguinii is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dilophotriche pobeguinii 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 Dilophotriche pobeguinii

Dilophotriche pobeguinii is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas and grasslands.

Dilophotriche pobeguinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dilophotriche pobeguinii?

Dilophotriche pobeguinii

What is the common name of Dilophotriche pobeguinii?

Pobeguin's Dilophotriche

What type of plant is Dilophotriche pobeguinii?

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

Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399261-1: 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].