Cenchrus weberbaueri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mez) Morrone
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 106: 130 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917269
Common Names
- Cenchrus weberbaueri
- Weberbaueri Cenchrus
- Cenchrus Weberbaueri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cenchrus weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Cenchrus, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 1-2 feet with leaves that are 0.5-1 inch long. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Cenchrus weberbaueri 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
The flowers of Cenchrus weberbaueri are small and purple. The seed is a small, black, round structure. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, purple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cenchrus weberbaueri is a tropical grass that prefers warm, humid conditions and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining medium such as soil or sand. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or seed.
Where to Find Cenchrus weberbaueri
Cenchrus weberbaueri is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106059-1: 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].