Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trisetus
ID:
917957

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leeke) Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 106: 130 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917292

Common Names

  • Cenchrus trisetus
  • Trisetus Cenchrus
  • Cenchrus Trisetus

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Description

Cenchrus trisetus (also called Three-awn Sandbur, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, spiny burs. It grows in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cenchrus trisetus is a species of grass that is used as an ornamental in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cenchrus trisetus has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are slightly curved.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cenchrus trisetus is a warm-season grass that is adapted to a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, and it can be planted in spring or fall. It is drought-tolerant and can be mowed or grazed.

Where to Find Cenchrus trisetus

Cenchrus trisetus can be found in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

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

Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
Georg Gustav Paul Leeke (1883-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leeke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106057-1: 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].