Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
acerosa
ID:
909251

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) H.L.Bell & Columbus

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 548 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908586

Common Names

  • Distichlis acerosa
  • Acerosa Distichlis
  • Distichlis Acutifolia

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Description

Distichlis acerosa (also called Distichlis acerosa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Distichlis acerosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Distichlis acerosa has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Distichlis acerosa is a grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Mowing should be done to keep the grass in shape.

Where to Find Distichlis acerosa

Distichlis acerosa is native to North America and can be found in the Rocky Mountains.

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
James Travis Columbus (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Columbus' in the authors string.
Hester L. Bell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Bell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77094280-1: 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].