Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
blakei
ID:
901668

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K.Simon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 57 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901003

Common Names

  • Blake Dropseed
  • Blake Grass
  • Blake Dropseed

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Description

Sporobolus blakei (also called Blake's Sporobolus, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass with a creeping habit. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, and is found in coastal dunes and sand plains.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus blakei is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sporobolus blakei has small, yellow flowers that appear in clusters at the top of the plant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus blakei is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring or late fall. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Sporobolus blakei

Sporobolus blakei is found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica. It is found in dry coastal areas and on limestone outcrops.

Sporobolus blakei FAQ

What is the common name of Sporobolus blakei?

Blake's dropseed

What is the natural habitat of Sporobolus blakei?

Grasslands and savannas

What is the optimal temperature for Sporobolus blakei?

Between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit

Species in the Sporobolus genus

Sporobolus acinifolius, Sporobolus actinocladus, Sporobolus acuminatus, Sporobolus adustus, Sporobolus aeneus, Sporobolus africanus, Sporobolus agrostoides, Sporobolus airiformis, Sporobolus airoides, Sporobolus albicans, Sporobolus aldabrensis, Sporobolus amaliae, Sporobolus angustifolius, Sporobolus apiculatus, Sporobolus atrovirens, Sporobolus australasicus, Sporobolus bahamensis, Sporobolus balansae, Sporobolus bechuanicus, Sporobolus blakei, Sporobolus bogotensis, Sporobolus bosseri, Sporobolus brockmanii, Sporobolus buckleyi, Sporobolus caespitosus, Sporobolus camporum, Sporobolus capillaris, Sporobolus caroli, Sporobolus centrifugus, Sporobolus clandestinus, Sporobolus coahuilensis, Sporobolus collettii, Sporobolus compactus, Sporobolus compositus, Sporobolus confinis, Sporobolus congoensis, Sporobolus consimilis, Sporobolus contiguus, Sporobolus contractus, Sporobolus cordofanus, Sporobolus coromandelianus, Sporobolus creber, Sporobolus crucensis, Sporobolus cryptandrus, Sporobolus cubensis, Sporobolus curtissii, Sporobolus diandrus, Sporobolus dinklagei, Sporobolus discosporus, Sporobolus disjunctus,

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

Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
Ján Christina De Nardi (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Nardi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973055-1: 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].