Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitis
ID:
859317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(Bot., 2): 553 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858652

Common Names

  • Cenchrus Mitis
  • Mitis Cenchrus
  • Soft Cenchrus

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Description

Cenchrus mitis (also called soft sandbur, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North and South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including sandy soils, coastal dunes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cenchrus mitis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used to make paper, mats, and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cenchrus mitis is a small, yellow-green head of spikelets. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cenchrus mitis is a warm-season grass that is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is tolerant of drought and shade and is used for pasture, hay, and silage.

Where to Find Cenchrus mitis

Cenchrus mitis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cenchrus mitis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cenchrus mitis?

Cenchrus mitis

What is the common name of Cenchrus mitis?

Soft sandbur

What is the growth habit of Cenchrus mitis?

It is an annual grass with a prostrate growth habit.

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

Nils Johan Andersson (1821-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andersson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395273-1: 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].