Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
olivaceus
ID:
902031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Napper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 117 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901366

Common Names

  • Olive Dropseed
  • Olive Sacaton
  • Olive Spike Grass

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Description

Sporobolus olivaceus (also called Olive 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 olivaceus 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 olivaceus 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 olivaceus 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 olivaceus

Sporobolus olivaceus can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Sporobolus olivaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus olivaceus?

Sporobolus olivaceus

What is the common name of Sporobolus olivaceus?

Olive Dropseed

What is the natural habitat of Sporobolus olivaceus?

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

Diana Margaret Napper (1930-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Napper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422857-1: 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].