Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 2, 1(2): 77 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895565
Common Names
- Puelia dewevrei
- Dewevre's puelia
- Puelia grass
Description
Puelia dewevrei (also called Dewevre's puelia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, lowland habitats, and has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Puelia dewevrei is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Puelia dewevrei has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and dark-brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Puelia dewevrei is a perennial grass native to North America. It is found in moist to wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Puelia dewevrei
Puelia dewevrei can be found in wet meadows, salt marshes, and coastal areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Puelia dewevrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puelia dewevrei?
Puelia dewevrei
What is the common name of Puelia dewevrei?
Dewevre's puelia
Where is Puelia dewevrei found?
Australia
Species in the Puelia 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419207-1: 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].