Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinicus
ID:
918005

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 106: 127 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917340

Common Names

  • Cenchrus abyssinicus
  • Abyssinian Cenchrus
  • Abyssinian Sandbur

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Description

Cenchrus abyssinicus (also called Abyssinian Sandbur, among many other common names) is a grass species native to East Africa. It has small, green flowers and grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cenchrus abyssinicus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cenchrus abyssinicus has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are slightly curved.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cenchrus abyssinicus is a tropical grass that prefers warm, humid conditions and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining medium such as soil or sand. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or seed.

Where to Find Cenchrus abyssinicus

Cenchrus abyssinicus is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the dry, rocky soils of the country.

Species in the Cenchrus genus

Cenchrus agrimonoides, Cenchrus biflorus, Cenchrus brownii, Cenchrus caliculatus, Cenchrus ciliaris, Cenchrus distichophyllus, Cenchrus echinatus, Cenchrus elymoides, Cenchrus geniculatus, Cenchrus gracillimus, Cenchrus longisetus, Cenchrus longispinus, Cenchrus mitis, Cenchrus multiflorus, Cenchrus mutilatus, Cenchrus myosuroides, Cenchrus nervosus, Cenchrus palmeri, Cenchrus pennisetiformis, Cenchrus pilosus, Cenchrus platyacanthus, Cenchrus prieurii, Cenchrus robustus, Cenchrus setiger, Cenchrus setosus, Cenchrus somalensis, Cenchrus spinifex, Cenchrus tribuloides, Cenchrus tristachyus, Cenchrus rigidus, Cenchrus rupestris, Cenchrus violaceus, Cenchrus unisetus, Cenchrus weberbaueri, Cenchrus orientalis, Cenchrus sichuanensis, Cenchrus riparius, Cenchrus sagittatus, Cenchrus trisetus, Cenchrus shaanxiensis, Cenchrus trachyphyllus, Cenchrus sphacelatus, Cenchrus squamulatus, Cenchrus stramineus, Cenchrus tempisquensis, Cenchrus thulinii, Cenchrus setaceus, Cenchrus purpureus, Cenchrus chilensis, Cenchrus americanus,

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105979-1: 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].