Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
condensata
ID:
907265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 345 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906600

Common Names

  • Uniola condensata
  • Coastal Grass
  • Coastal Sea Oats

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Description

Uniola condensata (also called Coastal Plain Dropseed, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial grass with a creeping root system and grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet. It is found in coastal areas, dunes, and beaches, where it helps stabilize the sand and protect the shoreline from erosion.

Uses & Benefits

Uniola condensata is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uniola condensata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uniola condensata is a species of grass native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial grass with a spreading habit and grows to a height of about 1 m. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should receive full sun. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune the plants in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Uniola condensata

Uniola condensata can be found in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Uniola condensata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uniola condensata?

Uniola condensata

What type of plant is Uniola condensata?

Perennial herb

What is the growth habit of Uniola condensata?

Mat-forming

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259468-2: 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].