Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aciculare
ID:
898903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 7: 117 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898238

Common Names

  • Needle Schizostachyum
  • Needle Grass
  • Needle Bluestem

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Description

Schizostachyum aciculare (also called Needle-Leafed Schizostachyum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is found in open grasslands, scrub and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schizostachyum aciculare is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, and its seeds are used as bird feed. It is also used as a fodder grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schizostachyum aciculare has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizostachyum aciculare is a warm-season grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in areas with low fertility. It is drought tolerant and can be mowed regularly to maintain a neat appearance. It is also tolerant of heavy grazing.

Where to Find Schizostachyum aciculare

Schizostachyum aciculare can be found in the tropical regions of India and Southeast Asia.

Schizostachyum aciculare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizostachyum aciculare?

Schizostachyum aciculare

What are the common names of Schizostachyum aciculare?

It is commonly known as Acicular grass

What is the growth habit of Schizostachyum aciculare?

It is a tufted, perennial grass with erect culms

Species in the Schizostachyum genus

Schizostachyum aciculare, Schizostachyum aequiramosum, Schizostachyum alopecurus, Schizostachyum andamanicum, Schizostachyum atrocingulare, Schizostachyum auriculatum, Schizostachyum bamban, Schizostachyum beddomei, Schizostachyum blumei, Schizostachyum brachycladum, Schizostachyum brachythyrsus, Schizostachyum castaneum, Schizostachyum caudatum, Schizostachyum copelandii, Schizostachyum cornutum, Schizostachyum curranii, Schizostachyum cuspidatum, Schizostachyum diffusum, Schizostachyum distans, Schizostachyum dullooa, Schizostachyum dumetorum, Schizostachyum flexuosum, Schizostachyum funghomii, Schizostachyum glaucifolium, Schizostachyum glaucocladum, Schizostachyum gracile, Schizostachyum grande, Schizostachyum griffithii, Schizostachyum hainanense, Schizostachyum hantu, Schizostachyum insulare, Schizostachyum iraten, Schizostachyum jaculans, Schizostachyum kalpongianum, Schizostachyum khoonmengii, Schizostachyum latifolium, Schizostachyum lengguanii, Schizostachyum lima, Schizostachyum lumampao, Schizostachyum lutescens, Schizostachyum mampouw, Schizostachyum pergracile, Schizostachyum perrieri, Schizostachyum pilosum, Schizostachyum pleianthemum, Schizostachyum pseudolima, Schizostachyum rogersii, Schizostachyum silicatum, Schizostachyum terminale, Schizostachyum tessellatum,

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

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420978-1: 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].