Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinifex
ID:
859380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Icon. 5: 38 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858715

Common Names

  • Spiny Sandbur
  • Spiny Field Sandbur
  • Spiny Grassbur

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Description

Cenchrus spinifex (also called spinifex 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 spinifex is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cenchrus spinifex is a small, yellow-green head with a tuft of bristles at the top. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a tuft of bristles at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cenchrus spinifex 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 spinifex

Cenchrus spinifex is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.

Cenchrus spinifex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cenchrus spinifex?

Cenchrus spinifex

What are the common names of Cenchrus spinifex?

Spiny sandbur, spiny sandburr, spiny sandburr grass

What is the habitat of Cenchrus spinifex?

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

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395325-1: 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].