Cenchrus schweinfurthii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pilg.) Zon
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Blumea 64: 214 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427745
Common Names
- Cenchrus schweinfurthii
- Schweinfurth's cenchrus
- Schweinfurth cenchrus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cenchrus schweinfurthii (also called Cenchrus schweinfurthii, 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 schweinfurthii 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 schweinfurthii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cenchrus schweinfurthii is an annual grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and can be harvested in late summer.
Where to Find Cenchrus schweinfurthii
Cenchrus schweinfurthii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cenchrus schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cenchrus schweinfurthii?
Cenchrus schweinfurthii
What are the common names of Cenchrus schweinfurthii?
Schweinfurth's Cenchrus
Where is Cenchrus schweinfurthii found?
Cenchrus schweinfurthii is found in Ethiopia
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 Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177269-1: 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].