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shortspike windmill grass
Scientific Name: Chloris ×subdolichostachya
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Shortspike Windmill Grass (Chloris subdolichostachya)
Shortspike Windmill Grass, scientifically known as Chloris subdolichostachya, is a perennial grass native to South Texas. It is also referred to as short-spike windmill grass, Nash windmill grass, and shortspike windmillgrass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chloris subdolichostachya C.Muell.
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Synonyms:
- Chloris subdolichostachya Mll. Berol. (pro sp.)
- Chloris X subdolichostachya Mll. Hal.
- Chloris latisquamea
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in South Texas.
- Specifically mentioned as being collected in San Patricio County, Texas.
- Used in roadside plantings, rangeland revegetation, and critical site revegetation (waterways, filter strips, pond embankments, riparian buffers).
Ecological Role
- It is a native grass recommended for use as a competitor to exotic, introduced plant species.
- It is a naturally occurring hybrid between native grasses such as *Chloris cucullata*.
- Found in the Rio Grande Plains shrub-grass savanna, specifically the Tamaulipan savanna or brushlands.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a perennial graminoid.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Affected by Rhodesgrass scale.
Additional Information
- A selected germplasm known as "Welder Germplasm" is commercially available.
- Used for American wildlife restoration, conservation, reclamation, and landscaping.