Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mopane
ID:
902007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cope

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 168 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901342

Common Names

  • Sporobolus Mopane
  • Mopane Dropseed
  • Mopane Sporobolus

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Description

Sporobolus mopane (also called Mopane dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and a clumping growth form. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands. It has narrow, flat leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus mopane is a fast-growing grass that can be used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a cover crop. It is also used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sporobolus mopane 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 mopane is a perennial grass that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing grass that forms dense tufts and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Sporobolus mopane

Sporobolus mopane is native to Africa and is found in dry, open areas. It is also cultivated in many parts of the world.

Sporobolus mopane FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus mopane?

Sporobolus mopane

What is the common name of Sporobolus mopane?

Mopane

What is the natural habitat of Sporobolus mopane?

Dry grasslands and savannas

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

Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1000371-1: 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].