Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
902018

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) T.Durand & Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 822 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901353

Common Names

  • Sporobolus Natalensis
  • Natal Dropseed
  • Natal Sporobolus

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Description

Sporobolus natalensis (also called Natal 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 natalensis 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

Sporobolus natalensis has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus natalensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It is often used as an ornamental grass and can be planted in borders and containers. It can also be used as a ground cover or in meadows.

Where to Find Sporobolus natalensis

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

Sporobolus natalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus natalensis?

Sporobolus natalensis

What is the common name of Sporobolus natalensis?

Natal Dropseed

What is the natural habitat of Sporobolus natalensis?

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422847-1: 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].