Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nudiramus
ID:
902030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boechat & Longhi-Wagner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Iheringia, Bot. 44: 36 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901365

Common Names

  • Naked Dropseed
  • Naked Sacaton
  • Naked Spike Grass

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus nudiramus 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

Flower: Sporobolus nudiramus has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seed is small, oval-shaped and brown in color. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus nudiramus 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 nudiramus

Sporobolus nudiramus can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Sporobolus nudiramus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus nudiramus?

Sporobolus nudiramus

What is the common name of Sporobolus nudiramus?

Nudiramus Dropseed

What is the natural habitat of Sporobolus nudiramus?

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

Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
Sonja de Castro Boechat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boechat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:990938-1: 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].