Family: Poaceae
Author: Chase
Bibliography: Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 21:8. 1908
Year: 1908
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Sacciolepis
Vegetable: False
Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. Old World to N. & E. Australia
Description
Chase’s glenwood grass, scientifically known as Sacciolepis indica, is a prominent species within the Poaceae family. First described by the esteemed botanist Chase in 1908, this grass has been cataloged in the Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, offering a foundational insight into its characteristics and geographical distribution.
Native to tropical and subtropical regions, Chase’s glenwood grass is extensively found across the Old World, stretching from various parts of Africa to Northern and Eastern Australia. Its adaptability to different climatic conditions within these broad regions is a testament to its ecological versatility.
The significance of Sacciolepis indica extends beyond its wide geographical distribution. It plays a vital role in the ecosystems where it thrives, contributing to the biodiversity and stability of those habitats. Its presence in tropical and subtropical zones suggests that it has specific climatic and soil preferences, making it an interesting subject for further botanical studies and ecological assessments.
In summary, Chase’s glenwood grass is a crucial member of the Poaceae family, highlighted in botanical literature by Chase in the early 20th century. Its distribution from the Old World regions to Australia underlines its ecological importance and adaptability, warranting continuous study and appreciation within the scientific community.
Common Names
Eng: chase’s glenwood grass, glenwoodgrass, indian cupscale grass
En: Chase’s Glenwood grass, Indian cupscale grass, Glenwoodgrass, Glenwood Grass, Glen woodgrass
Fr: Sacciolépide d’Inde
Synonyms
- Sacciolepis glabra (Santos)
- Panicum indicum var. brachiatum (Hook.f.)
- Panicum indicum var. oryzetorum (Makino)
- Sacciolepis pergracilis (Chiov.)
- Sacciolepis oryzetorum ((Makino) Honda)
- Sacciolepis indica var. angusta ((Trin.) Keng)
- Panicum phalaroides (Roem. & Schult.)
- Sporobolus setarioides (Peter)
- Panicum johannae (L. ex Munro)
- Sacciolepis auriculata (Stapf)
- Panicum incurvum (L. ex Munro)
- Panicum indicum var. elatum (Hook.f.)
- Hymenachne indica ((L.) Buse)
- Panicum indicum var. pilosum (Hook.f.)
- Sacciolepis indica var. villosa ((Hook.f.) Ohwi)
- Sacciolepis angusta ((Trin.) Stapf)
- Panicum glaucidulum (Peter)
- Sacciolepis indica subsp. oryzetorum ((Makino) T.Koyama)
- Sacciolepis contracta ((Wight & Arn. ex Nees) Hitchc.)
- Sacciolepis claviformis (B.K.Simon)
- Panicum phleoides (R.Br.)
- Sacciolepis indica var. turgida ((Ridl.) Gilliland)
- Sacciolepis spicata (Honda ex Masamune)
- Panicum conglomeratum (L.)
- Sacciolepis indica var. oryzetorum ((Makino) Ohwi)
- Sacciolepis turgida var. repens (Ridl.)
- Panicum microstachyum (Lam.)
- Hymenachne phalarioides ((Roem. & Schult.) Nees)
- Aira indica (L.)
- Sacciolepis spicata var. angusta ((Trin.) Yonek.)
- Sacciolepis indica var. intermedia (S.M.Almeida)
- Panicum angustum (Trin.)
- Sacciolepis spicata var. oryzetorum ((Makino) Yonek.)
- Neurachne peekelii (Lauterb.)
- Panicum pergracile (Chiov.)
- Sacciolepis turgida (Ridl.)
- Panicum indicum var. villosum (Hook.f.)
- Panicum arcuatum (R.Br.)
- Sacciolepis brachiata ((Hook.f.) Senaratna)
- Sacciolepis gracilis (Stent & J.M.Rattray)
Distribution
- Andaman Is. (native)
- Angola (native)
- Assam (native)
- Bangladesh (native)
- Benin (native)
- Borneo (native)
- Burkina (native)
- Burundi (native)
- Cambodia (native)
- Cameroon (native)
- Cape Provinces (native)
- Central African Repu (native)
- Chad (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Congo (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Ethiopia (native)
- Ghana (native)
- Guinea (native)
- Guinea-Bissau (native)
- Hainan (native)
- India (native)
- Ivory Coast (native)
- Japan (native)
- Jawa (native)
- Kenya (native)
- Korea (native)
- Laos (native)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
- Malawi (native)
- Malaya (native)
- Mali (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Mozambique (native)
- Myanmar (native)
- Nansei-shoto (native)
- Nepal (native)
- New Guinea (native)
- New South Wales (native)
- Nicobar Is. (native)
- Nigeria (native)
- Northern Territory (native)
- Philippines (native)
- Queensland (native)
- Sierra Leone (native)
- South China Sea (native)
- Sri Lanka (native)
- Sudan (native)
- Sulawesi (native)
- Sumatera (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Tanzania (native)
- Thailand (native)
- Togo (native)
- Uganda (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- Western Australia (native)
- Zambia (native)
- Zaïre (native)
- Zimbabwe (native)
- Alabama (introduced)
- Brazil Northeast (introduced)
- Brazil Southeast (introduced)
- Caroline Is. (introduced)
- Comoros (introduced)
- Costa Rica (introduced)
- Ecuador (introduced)
- Fiji (introduced)
- Florida (introduced)
- Georgia (introduced)
- Guyana (introduced)
- Hawaii (introduced)
- Kermadec Is. (introduced)
- Leeward Is. (introduced)
- Louisiana (introduced)
- Madagascar (introduced)
- Marianas (introduced)
- Marquesas (introduced)
- Mississippi (introduced)
- New Caledonia (introduced)
- New Zealand North (introduced)
- Nicaragua (introduced)
- North Carolina (introduced)
- Puerto Rico (introduced)
- Réunion (introduced)
- South Carolina (introduced)
- Texas (introduced)
- Trinidad-Tobago (introduced)
- Tubuai Is. (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Dec 6, 2022 by Steve FAAEVA (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 17, 2022 by Backhaus (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Dec 6, 2022 by Steve FAAEVA (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – J. González (cc-by-nc-sa)
Bark
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – J. González (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – J. González (cc-by-nc-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2703626)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225085-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Sacciolepis indica (L.) Chase)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Graminoid