Cenchrus robustus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.D.Webster
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Austral. Paniceae : 27 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858705
Common Names
- Robust Sandbur
- Robust Field Sandbur
- Robust Grassbur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cenchrus robustus (also called Robust Sandbur, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in sandy soils and is found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Cenchrus robustus is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cenchrus robustus has small, yellow flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, brown, and round. Its seedlings are thin, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cenchrus robustus is a warm-season grass native to India and Pakistan. It is a short-lived perennial grass that grows in a variety of soils, including sandy and clay soils. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Cenchrus robustus
Cenchrus robustus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.
Cenchrus robustus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cenchrus robustus?
Cenchrus robustus
What are the common names of Cenchrus robustus?
Robust sandbur, robust sandburr, robust sandburr grass
What is the habitat of Cenchrus robustus?
It is found in sandy soils, roadsides, and disturbed areas
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
Robert D. Webster (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Webster' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931516-1: 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].