Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
859415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) C.Monod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Blumea 19: 60 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858750

Common Names

  • Centotheca philippinensis
  • Philippine Sandbur
  • Philippine Sandbur Grass

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Description

Centotheca philippinensis (also called Philippine Centotheca, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and a tufted growth habit. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centotheca philippinensis 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 philippinensis is a perennial grass native to the Philippines. 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 philippinensis

Centotheca philippinensis is native to the Philippines.

Centotheca philippinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centotheca philippinensis?

Centotheca philippinensis

What is the common name of Centotheca philippinensis?

Philippinensis sandbur

What is the family of Centotheca philippinensis?

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Charles Monod de Froideville (1896-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Monod' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395355-1: 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].