Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
vaginiflorus
ID:
902215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr. ex A.Gray) Alph.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Class-book Bot. : 775 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901550

Common Names

  • Sporobolus vaginiflorus
  • Sheathed-flowered Dropseed
  • Sheathed-flowered Sporobolus

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Description

Sporobolus vaginiflorus (also called Prairie Dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Great Plains region of North America. It grows in clumps and has thin, arching leaves. It is typically found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus verdcourtii is a species of grass native to North America. It is used as an ornamental grass and is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sporobolus vaginiflorus is a small, yellow, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus vaginiflorus is a perennial grass that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing grass that forms dense tufts and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Sporobolus vaginiflorus

Sporobolus vaginiflorus can be found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and open savannas in Africa, Madagascar, and the Middle East.

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Alphonso Wood (1810-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alph.Wood' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30120612-2: 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].