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Dichanthium foveolatum (Delile) Roberty

Synonyms

Andropogon foveolatus, Andropogon monostachyus, Andropogon orthos, Andropogon strictus, Cymbopogon strictus, Eremopogon foveolatus, Eremopogon strictus, Hypogynium foveolatum, Meoschium monostachys, Sorghum foveolatum

Common names

Halta

AI-generated Description

Dichanthium foveolatum is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy areas and coastal dunes. It is relatively small in size and has a tufted growth habit. The plant produces flowers and seeds, which are adapted for wind dispersal. Research on this species in Qatar highlights its ability to tolerate high temperatures, drought, and saline conditions, making it an important component of the country's arid ecosystem. However, more detailed information about its specific characteristics, distribution, or ecological role in Qatar might require consulting specialized botanical studies or databases focused on the flora of the region.

Grass Dichanthium foveolatum on a slope of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Clump of grass Dichanthium foveolatum on roadside near Ras Laffan Farms. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Grass Dichanthium foveolatum taken from Makkah Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 15, 2016

Grass Dichanthium foveolatum near a rocky ridge in Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 26, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Dichanthium foveolatum has been observed growing on slopes of rocky ridges, such as in Jebel Fuwairit, where it forms clumps and produces spikelets. It has also been found on roadside areas, like near Ras Laffan Farms, and in urban environments, including Makkah Street in Al Luqta area, Doha. The plant's ability to thrive in various habitats is notable, as it has been spotted near rocky ridges in Jabal Al Jassasiya, on the north-eastern coast of Qatar. Observations were made in March 2016, suggesting that the plant is active during this time. The grass was found in different parts of Qatar, including Northern Qatar and Doha, indicating its widespread presence in the region. Its growth patterns and habitats suggest adaptability to different environments.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Dichanthium foveolatum from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.