Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pumilus
ID:
1417037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) P.M.Peterson & Saarela

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 1237 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429502

Common Names

  • Sporobolus pumilus
  • Dwarf Sporobolus
  • Pumilus Sporobolus

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Description

Sporobolus pumilus (also called Dwarf Sand Dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has small, green flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open fields, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus pumilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sporobolus pumilus is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus pumilus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location for best results.

Where to Find Sporobolus pumilus

Sporobolus pumilus can be found in South Africa.

Sporobolus pumilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus pumilus?

Sporobolus pumilus

What is the common name of Sporobolus pumilus?

Pumilus Sporobolus

What type of plant is Sporobolus pumilus?

Grass

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

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Jeffery M. Saarela (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saarela' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145292-1: 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].