Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
testudinum
ID:
902191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 417 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901526

Common Names

  • Sporobolus testudinum
  • Turtle Dropseed
  • Turtle Sporobolus

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Description

Sporobolus testudinum (also called Turtle Dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial bunchgrass native to North America. It grows in a wide range of habitats, from dry, sandy soils to moist, clay soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus testudinum is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a fodder grass for livestock. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sporobolus testudinum is a small, inconspicuous, greenish-white flower head. The seed is a small, light brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus testudinum is a perennial grass native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Sporobolus testudinum

Sporobolus testudinum is native to the dry grasslands of South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.

Sporobolus testudinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus testudinum?

Sporobolus testudinum

What type of plant is Sporobolus testudinum?

Grass

Where is Sporobolus testudinum native to?

Southwestern United States

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

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422980-1: 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].