Cenchrus cafer - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bory) Veldkamp
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Blumea 59: 71 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340627
Common Names
- Cenchrus cafer
- Coffee Cenchrus
- Cafer
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cenchrus cafer (also called 'Coffee Cenchrus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a thick, succulent stem and small, ovate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and is often found in shady, moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cenchrus cafer is an ornamental grass that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cenchrus cafer is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a light green colour.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cenchrus cafer can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be planted in a sheltered spot and protected from strong winds. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Cenchrus cafer
Cenchrus cafer is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Cenchrus cafer FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cenchrus cafer?
Cenchrus cafer
What is the family of Cenchrus cafer?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Cenchrus cafer?
India
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
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142634-1: 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].