Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
907620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leers) Coss. & Durieu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 4: 252 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906955

Common Names

  • Ventenata dubia
  • Dubia Grass
  • Dubius Grass

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Description

Ventenata dubia (also called 'Dubious Ventenata', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial native to Madagascar, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ventenata dubia is a species of grass used as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ventenata dubia has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ventenata dubia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Ventenata dubia should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ventenata dubia

Ventenata dubia is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Ventenata dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ventenata dubia?

Ventenata dubia

What is the common name of Ventenata dubia?

Dubious grass

What is the natural habitat of Ventenata dubia?

Ventenata dubia is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

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

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426312-1: 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].