Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dalatensis
ID:
1334002

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.N.Nguyen & V.T.Tran

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 404 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346456

Common Names

  • Yersinochloa dalatensis
  • Yersinochloa dalatensis Grass
  • Yersinochloa dalatensis Plant

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Description

Yersinochloa dalatensis (also called Dalat Yersinochloa, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall and is native to the Caribbean region. It is found in dry forests, scrublands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Yersinochloa dalatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Yersinochloa dalatensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yersinochloa dalatensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Yersinochloa dalatensis

Yersinochloa dalatensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Annamite Mountains.

Yersinochloa dalatensis FAQ

What type of plant is Yersinochloa dalatensis?

Yersinochloa dalatensis is a species of grass.

Where is Yersinochloa dalatensis found?

Yersinochloa dalatensis is found in Vietnam.

What is the growth habit of Yersinochloa dalatensis?

Yersinochloa dalatensis is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Species in the Yersinochloa genus

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

Van Tien Tran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Tran' in the authors string.
Hoang Nghia Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.N.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157452-1: 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].