Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudatus
ID:
1241831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 346 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241169

Common Names

  • Caudate Sandbur
  • Southern Sandbur
  • Field Sandbur

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Description

Cenchrus caudatus (also called Foxtail Cenchrus, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, yellowish-green flowers. Native to South America, it is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches.

Uses & Benefits

Cenchrus caudatus is used as an ornamental plant and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cenchrus caudatus is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds of this plant are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cenchrus caudatus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Cenchrus caudatus

Cenchrus caudatus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Cenchrus caudatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cenchrus caudatus?

Cenchrus caudatus

What is the common name of Cenchrus caudatus?

Tailed Cenchrus

What is the natural habitat of Cenchrus caudatus?

It is native to South America and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60470539-2: 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].