Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
potosiensis
ID:
902072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wipff & S.D.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Sida 16: 165 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901407

Common Names

  • Potosi Dropseed
  • Potosi Sporobolus
  • Sporobolus potosiensis

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Description

Sporobolus potosiensis (also called Potosi Dropseed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass native to the United States. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves and a nodding inflorescence. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus potosiensis is used for erosion control, as a forage grass, and as an ornamental grass. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to create windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sporobolus potosiensis is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus potosiensis 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 potosiensis

Sporobolus potosiensis can be found in Mexico.

Sporobolus potosiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus potosiensis?

Sporobolus potosiensis

What is the common name of Sporobolus potosiensis?

Potosi dropseed

What is the natural habitat of Sporobolus potosiensis?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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

Stanley D. Jones (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.D.Jones' in the authors string.
Joseph K. Wipff (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wipff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304271-2: 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].