Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
balansae
ID:
900743

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Dávila

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 1171 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900078

Common Names

  • Sorghastrum balansae
  • Balansa's Sorghastrum
  • Balansa's Snakeweed

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Description

Sorghastrum balansae (also called Balansa's Fimbry, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the United States. It is a small, annual grass that grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in open fields and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sorghastrum balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Sorghastrum balansae flower is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorghastrum balansae is a perennial grass native to North America. It is typically found in moist to wet soils in open areas, such as meadows, marshes, and wet prairies. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in moist soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and cuttings can be taken in the summer. All propagation methods should be done in moist soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Sorghastrum balansae

Sorghastrum balansae is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Sorghastrum balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorghastrum balansae?

Sorghastrum balansae

What is the common name of Sorghastrum balansae?

Balansa's Sorghastrum

What is the natural habitat of Sorghastrum balansae?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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

Patricia D. Dávila (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dávila' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947283-1: 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].