Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
curtissii
ID:
901750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small ex Kearney

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Div. Agrostol. U.S.D.A. 1: 24 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901085

Common Names

  • Curtiss' dropseed
  • Giant dropseed
  • Gundlach's dropseed

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Description

Sporobolus curtissii (also called Curtiss' 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 curtissii 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

Flower: Sporobolus curtissii has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seed is small, oval-shaped and brown in color. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus curtissii is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sporobolus curtissii

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

Sporobolus curtissii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus curtissii?

Sporobolus curtissii

What is the common name of Sporobolus curtissii?

Curtiss' dropseed

What type of plant is Sporobolus curtissii?

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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242971-2: 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].