Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) M.W.Tornab. & W.L.Wagner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 28: 2 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337427
Common Names
- Articularis Cenchrus
- Cenchrus Plant
- Chinese Cenchrus
Description
Cenchrus articularis (also called Jointed burgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in dry, sandy habitats, and has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cenchrus articularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cenchrus articularis has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cenchrus articularis is a perennial herb and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Cenchrus articularis
Cenchrus articularis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Cenchrus articularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cenchrus articularis?
Cenchrus articularis
What is the common name of Cenchrus articularis?
Articularis
What is the family of Cenchrus articularis?
Poaceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77133592-1: 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].