Diplachne gigantea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Launert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 47: 349 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864846
Common Names
- Diplachne gigantea
- Giant Wiregrass
- Giant Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplachne gigantea (also called giant slough grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It has a short, tufted stem and long, flat leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diplachne gigantea is used as a forage crop for livestock, and as a source of fiber for making paper and textiles. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplachne gigantea is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a long ligule.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplachne gigantea is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a low-growing grass with a spreading habit and can reach up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in the garden. Division can be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Diplachne gigantea
Diplachne gigantea is native to South America and can be found in moist, sandy soils.
Diplachne gigantea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplachne gigantea?
Diplachne gigantea
What is the family of Diplachne gigantea?
Poaceae
Where is Diplachne gigantea found?
It is found in South Africa.
Species in the Diplachne 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
Georg Oskar Edmund Launert (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Launert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399436-1: 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].