Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yemensis
ID:
1416671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Deflers) Rudov & Akhani

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Front. Plant Sci. 11-546518: 30 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429136

Common Names

  • Cenchrus yemensis
  • Yemen Sandbur
  • Yemen Cenchrus

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Description

Cenchrus yemensis (also called the Yemeni Cenchrus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It grows up to 3 feet tall and has narrow leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cenchrus yemensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cenchrus yemensis is a small, white, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cenchrus yemensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Cenchrus yemensis

Cenchrus yemensis is native to North America and can be found in dry prairies, open woods, and along roadsides.

Cenchrus yemensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cenchrus yemensis?

Cenchrus yemensis

What is the common name of Cenchrus yemensis?

Yemen sandbur

What is the natural habitat of Cenchrus yemensis?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites

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

IPNI record: 77177282-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429316
Albert Deflers (1841-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deflers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177282-1: 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].