Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
901457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) Rydb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 36: 533 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900792

Common Names

  • Sphenopholis Intermedia
  • Intermediate Sphenopholis
  • Intermediate Grass

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Description

Sphenopholis interrupta (also called interrupted sphenopholis, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is characterized by its narrow, flat leaves and its tall, erect stems. It is found in prairies, meadows, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sphenopholis intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphenopholis intermedia is white, with a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are slender with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphenopholis intermedia is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is a salt marsh grass that can tolerate brackish water and is often used to stabilize shorelines. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in a moist soil.

Where to Find Sphenopholis intermedia

Sphenopholis intermedia is found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242037-2: 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].