Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lappacea
ID:
859401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Desv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 2: 189 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858736

Common Names

  • Centotheca lappacea
  • Lappaceious Sandbur
  • Lappaceious Sandbur Grass

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Description

Centotheca lappacea (also called Lappaceum Sandbur, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as prairies, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centotheca lappacea is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centotheca lappacea 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

Centotheca lappacea is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring after the last frost. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring and replant the divisions in the desired location.

Where to Find Centotheca lappacea

Centotheca lappacea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Centotheca lappacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centotheca lappacea?

Centotheca lappacea

What is the common name of Centotheca lappacea?

Lappaceum sandbur

What is the family of Centotheca lappacea?

Poaceae

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

Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395345-1: 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].