Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
907293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Laegaard & Sánchez Vega

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 10: 439 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906628

Common Names

  • Peruvian Sea Oats
  • Peruvian Oats
  • Peruviana Sea Oats

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Description

Uniola peruviana (also called Peruvian 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 peruviana is used for making baskets, mats, and other crafts. It is also used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uniola peruviana is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uniola peruviana can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Uniola peruviana

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

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

Isidoro Sánchez Vega (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez Vega' in the authors string.
Simon Laegaard (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laegaard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286510-2: 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].