Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
contiguus
ID:
901729

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Pap. Dept. Biol. Univ. Queensland 1(18): 6 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901064

Common Names

  • Contiguous dropseed
  • Giant dropseed
  • Gundlach's dropseed

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Description

Sporobolus contiguus (also called Contiguous Dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including prairies, grasslands, and open woodlands. Its leaves are narrow and pointed, and its flowers are small and greenish-brown. It is a low-growing grass, reaching a height of up to 1 foot.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus contiguus is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sporobolus contiguus is small and white. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus contiguus is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Sporobolus contiguus

Sporobolus contiguus is native to Central and South America and can be found in wetland and grassland habitats.

Sporobolus contiguus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus contiguus?

Sporobolus contiguus

What is the common name of Sporobolus contiguus?

Contiguous dropseed

What type of plant is Sporobolus contiguus?

Grass

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422681-1: 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].