Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somalensis
ID:
1316813

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 109: 1326 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329267

Common Names

  • Dinebra Somalensis
  • Somali Dinebra
  • Somalian Dinebra

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Description

Dinebra somalensis (also called Somali Dinebra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to Somalia and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dinebra somalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dinebra somalensis has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters of 3-5. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves that are narrowly lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dinebra somalensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers dry, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dinebra somalensis

Dinebra somalensis can be found in the cloud forests of Guatemala and Honduras.

Dinebra somalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dinebra somalensis?

Dinebra somalensis

What is the common name of Dinebra somalensis?

Somali dinebra

What type of plant is Dinebra somalensis?

Grass

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458626-2: 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].