Distichlis humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
865653
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Verz. Antofagasta Pfl. : 86 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864988
Common Names
- Humilis Distichlis
- Humilis Foxtail
- Humilis Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Distichlis humilis (also called Low Distichlis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South 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
Distichlis humilis 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 Distichlis humilis is small and yellow. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Distichlis humilis 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 Distichlis humilis
Distichlis humilis can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Distichlis humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Distichlis humilis?
Distichlis humilis
What is the common name of Distichlis humilis?
Low Distichlis
What is the habitat of Distichlis humilis?
Distichlis humilis is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies.
Species in the Distichlis 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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82332-2: 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].