Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
yuexiensis
ID:
901582

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Zhong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. S. W. Agric. Coll. 1982(4): 7 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900917

Common Names

  • Yuexian Spodiopogon
  • Yuexian Wiregrass
  • Yuexian Spodiopogon

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Description

Spodiopogon yuexiensis (also called Yuexian 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 yuexiensis is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and as a source of biomass for biofuel production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Spodiopogon yuexiensis 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

Spodiopogon yuexiensis 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 yuexiensis

Spodiopogon yuexiensis is native to China.

Spodiopogon yuexiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spodiopogon yuexiensis?

Spodiopogon yuexiensis

What is the common name of Spodiopogon yuexiensis?

Yuexian Grass

What is the natural habitat of Spodiopogon yuexiensis?

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

Shi Li Zhong (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Zhong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:980391-1: 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].