Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanatus
ID:
918070

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 106: 128 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917405

Common Names

  • Cenchrus lanatus
  • Lanatus Cenchrus
  • Lanatus Sandbur

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Description

Cenchrus lanatus (also called Woolly sandbur, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing habit and grows up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are narrow and linear, and its flowers are borne in spikelets. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Cenchrus lanatus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock, as it is a good source of protein and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cenchrus lanatus has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cenchrus lanatus is a warm-season grass that is native to the tropics and subtropics. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is propagated by seed and can be established from seed in a few weeks. It is also tolerant of grazing and can be used for forage and hay production.

Where to Find Cenchrus lanatus

Cenchrus lanatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' 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:77106007-1: 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].