Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tainanensis
ID:
901570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 21: 53 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900905

Common Names

  • Tainan Spodiopogon
  • Tainan Wiregrass
  • Tainan Spodiopogon

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Description

Spodiopogon tainanensis (also called Tainan spodiopogon, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is a tufted perennial grass growing up to 1 m tall, with long, narrow leaves and a flowering stem bearing a dense, cylindrical panicle of spikelets. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spodiopogon tainanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spodiopogon tainanensis is a small, white flower head that is surrounded by a ring of white bracts. The seed of this plant is a small, brown, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spodiopogon tainanensis is a slow-growing, clumping grass that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or from seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Spodiopogon tainanensis

Spodiopogon tainanensis is native to Taiwan.

Spodiopogon tainanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spodiopogon tainanensis?

Spodiopogon tainanensis

What is the common name of Spodiopogon tainanensis?

Tainan Grass

What is the natural habitat of Spodiopogon tainanensis?

Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands

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

Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422575-1: 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].