Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mutilatus
ID:
859325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 347 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858660

Common Names

  • Cenchrus Mutilatus
  • Mutilatus Cenchrus
  • Mutilated Cenchrus

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Description

Cenchrus mutilatus (also called mutilated 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 mutilatus 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 mutilatus 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 mutilatus can be propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out to allow for adequate space for growth.

Where to Find Cenchrus mutilatus

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

Cenchrus mutilatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cenchrus mutilatus?

Cenchrus mutilatus

What is the common name of Cenchrus mutilatus?

Mutilated sandbur

What is the growth habit of Cenchrus mutilatus?

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51260-2: 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].