Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dura
ID:
899080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 98 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898415

Common Names

  • Hard Sclerochloa
  • Hard Grass
  • Tough Sclerochloa

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Description

Sclerochloa dura (also called Hard Sclerochloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 15 cm tall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in coastal dunes, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerochloa dura is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white to yellow flowers. Seed: Tiny, black seeds. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerochloa dura can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Sclerochloa dura

Sclerochloa dura is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Sclerochloa dura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerochloa dura?

Sclerochloa dura

What is the common name of Sclerochloa dura?

Hard Sclerochloa

What is the habitat of Sclerochloa dura?

It is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils in open areas, such as grasslands, deserts, and roadsides.

Species in the Sclerochloa 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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421086-1: 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].