Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ehrenbergii
ID:
901493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 13: 57 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900828

Common Names

  • Sphenopus Ehrenbergii
  • Ehrenberg's Sphenopus
  • Ehrenberg's Broom Grass

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Description

Sphenopus ehrenbergii (also called Ehrenberg's Wedgegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass with a height of up to 1 meter. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in prairies, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphenopus ehrenbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make roofing materials and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Sphenopus ehrenbergii is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphenopus ehrenbergii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate salt, brackish water, and drought. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Sphenopus ehrenbergii

Sphenopus ehrenbergii is found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Sphenopus ehrenbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphenopus ehrenbergii?

Sphenopus ehrenbergii

What is the common name of Sphenopus ehrenbergii?

Ehrenberg's Sphenopus

Where is Sphenopus ehrenbergii found?

Sphenopus ehrenbergii is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Species in the Sphenopus 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

Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422504-1: 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].