Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
durus
ID:
901771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Voy. Monde , Phan.: 18 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901106

Common Names

  • Duro dropseed
  • Giant dropseed
  • Gundlach's dropseed

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Description

Sporobolus durus (also called Hard Dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and has an erect stem. It is native to North America and is found in dry, sandy areas and in open prairies.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Sporobolus durus has small, yellowish-green flowers that appear in clusters. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, glossy surface. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus durus is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. 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 durus

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

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422705-1: 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].