Cenchrus cupreus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thorpe) Govaerts
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Skvortsovia 4(3): 77 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427735
Common Names
- Cenchrus cupreus
- Cupreus's cenchrus
- Cupreus cenchrus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cenchrus cupreus (also called Cenchrus cupreus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Poaceae family. It is found in Ethiopia and is an annual herb with a creeping rhizome. It grows in forests, thickets, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cenchrus cupreus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cenchrus cupreus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cenchrus cupreus is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.
Where to Find Cenchrus cupreus
Cenchrus cupreus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Cenchrus cupreus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cenchrus cupreus?
Cenchrus cupreus
What are the common names of Cenchrus cupreus?
Cupreous sandbur, Cupreous sandbur grass
What is the growth habit of Cenchrus cupreus?
It is an annual grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1 meter
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
Jean Thore (1762-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176991-1: 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].