Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
maximus
ID:
901977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Physis (Buenos Aires) 5: 52 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901312

Common Names

  • Sporobolus Maximus
  • Maximus Dropseed
  • Maximus Sporobolus

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Description

Sporobolus maximus (also called Giant Dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus maximus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sporobolus maximus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown to black, oblong-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus maximus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be planted in spring or fall and should be spaced 12-18 inches apart. Once established, it will require minimal maintenance and can be mowed to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Sporobolus maximus

Sporobolus maximus is native to the savannas of East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

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

Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422818-1: 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].