Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
biflorus
ID:
865642

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hildebr.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 41 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864977

Common Names

  • Dissochondrus biflorus
  • Biflorus Dissochondrus
  • Common Biflorus Dissochondrus

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Description

Dissochondrus biflorus (also called Two-flowered Dissochondrus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in moist meadows, wet prairies, and along streams and rivers. It has a slender, upright stem and narrow leaves. It produces small, yellow-green flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Dissochondrus biflorus has been used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dissochondrus biflorus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong caryopsis. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dissochondrus biflorus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Dissochondrus biflorus

Dissochondrus biflorus can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to North Carolina.

Dissochondrus biflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dissochondrus biflorus?

Dissochondrus biflorus

What is the common name of Dissochondrus biflorus?

Two-flowered Dissochondrus

What is the habitat of Dissochondrus biflorus?

Dissochondrus biflorus is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies.

Species in the Dissochondrus 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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399540-1: 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].