Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
859424

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guinet & Sauvage) Cope

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 658 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858759

Common Names

  • Centropodia fragilis
  • Fragile Sandbur
  • Fragile Sandbur Grass

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Description

Centropodia fragilis (also called Fragile sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Centropodia fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centropodia fragilis has small, yellow flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, brown, and round. Its seedlings are thin, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centropodia fragilis is a perennial grass 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 Centropodia fragilis

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

Centropodia fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centropodia fragilis?

Centropodia fragilis

What is the common name of Centropodia fragilis?

Fragile sandbur

What is the family of Centropodia fragilis?

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

Charles Sauvage (1909-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sauvage' in the authors string.
Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
Jean Étienne Auguste Guinet (1846-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guinet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:912213-1: 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].