Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americanus
ID:
908620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 4: 204 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907955

Common Names

  • Zeugites americanus
  • American Zeugites
  • Americanus Zeugites

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Description

Zeugites americanus (also called American zeugite, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Americas. It grows to a height of 10–50 cm and is characterized by its narrow leaves and thin stems. It is usually found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zeugites americanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control in areas prone to soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zeugites americanus is small and white. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zeugites americanus is a perennial plant native to North America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Zeugites americanus

Zeugites americanus can be found in North America.

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1159377-2: 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].