Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubicus
ID:
1415277

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Zon

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Blumea 64: 214 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427742

Common Names

  • Cenchrus nubicus
  • Nubicus's cenchrus
  • Nubicus cenchrus

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Description

Cenchrus nubicus (also called Cenchrus nubicus, 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 nubicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cenchrus nubicus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cenchrus nubicus is a warm-season grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant grass that is well-suited for dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-prepared seedbed in the early spring. When propagating by division, dig up the clumps in the spring or fall and divide them into smaller clumps. Plant the clumps in the desired area and water them well.

Where to Find Cenchrus nubicus

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

Cenchrus nubicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cenchrus nubicus?

Cenchrus nubicus

What is the common name of Cenchrus nubicus?

Nubian Sandbur

What is the natural habitat of Cenchrus nubicus?

It is found in sandy soils in the Middle East

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176818-1: 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].