Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centralis
ID:
853443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 143 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852778

Common Names

  • Central Carpetgrass
  • Central Axonopus
  • Central Grass

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Description

Axonopus centralis (also called Central Carpetgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and lawns.

Uses & Benefits

Axonopus centralis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a fodder crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axonopus centralis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axonopus centralis is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires minimal care and can be mowed to keep it looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Axonopus centralis

Axonopus centralis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Axonopus centralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axonopus centralis?

Axonopus centralis

What is the common name of Axonopus centralis?

Central American carpetgrass

What is the family of Axonopus centralis?

Poaceae

Species in the Axonopus genus

Axonopus amapaensis, Axonopus anceps, Axonopus andinus, Axonopus argentinus, Axonopus aureus, Axonopus boliviensis, Axonopus brasiliensis, Axonopus capillaris, Axonopus casiquiarensis, Axonopus caulescens, Axonopus centralis, Axonopus chaseae, Axonopus chimantensis, Axonopus chrysoblepharis, Axonopus ciliatifolius, Axonopus comans, Axonopus comatus, Axonopus complanatus, Axonopus compressus, Axonopus conduplicatus, Axonopus cuatrecasasii, Axonopus debilis, Axonopus elegantulus, Axonopus eminens, Axonopus equitans, Axonopus fastigiatus, Axonopus fissifolius, Axonopus flabelliformis, Axonopus flexuosus, Axonopus furcatus, Axonopus gracilis, Axonopus grandifolius, Axonopus herzogii, Axonopus hoehnei, Axonopus jeanyae, Axonopus junciformis, Axonopus kuhlmannii, Axonopus laxiflorus, Axonopus laxus, Axonopus leptostachyus, Axonopus longispicus, Axonopus magallanesiae, Axonopus marginatus, Axonopus morronei, Axonopus oiapocensis, Axonopus paschalis, Axonopus passourae, Axonopus pennellii, Axonopus piccae, Axonopus poiophyllus,

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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:27307-2: 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].