Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 107: 205 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901240
Common Names
- Ivakoanyensis Dropseed
- Ivakoanyensis Sporobolus
- Prairie Dropseed
Description
Sporobolus ivakoanyensis (also called Ivakoany Sporobolus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It is a low-growing grass, typically reaching heights of 0.5 meters, and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Sporobolus ivakoanyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sporobolus ivakoanyensis is a small, greenish-white spikelet, while the seed is a small, black caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is linear and pointed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sporobolus ivakoanyensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Sporobolus ivakoanyensis
Sporobolus ivakoanyensis can be found in Madagascar.
Sporobolus ivakoanyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sporobolus ivakoanyensis?
Sporobolus ivakoanyensis
What is the common name of Sporobolus ivakoanyensis?
Ivakoany Sporobolus
What is the natural habitat of Sporobolus ivakoanyensis?
It is native to the Madagascar
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422775-1: 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].