Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
907310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 531 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906645

Common Names

  • Virgata Sea Oats
  • Virgata Oats
  • Virgata

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Description

Uniola virgata (also called Virginia Sea Oats, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has a tufted habit and flat, linear leaves. It grows in sandy areas, such as beaches, and is tolerant of salt and sand.

Uses & Benefits

Uniola virgata 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

Uniola virgata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uniola virgata is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 7-10. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It is best to water deeply and infrequently, and fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Uniola virgata

Uniola virgata is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas.

Uniola virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uniola Virgata?

Uniola virgata

What is the common name of Uniola Virgata?

Virginia sea oats

What is the natural habitat of Uniola Virgata?

Coastal areas, dunes, and salt marshes

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426124-1: 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].