Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubanum
ID:
859565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Wright) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 232 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858900

Common Names

  • Chaetium cubanum
  • Cuban Feather Grass
  • Cuban Tufted Grass

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Description

Chaetium cubanum (also called Cuban 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

Chaetium cubanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetium cubanum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and spindly with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetium cubanum is a tropical grass species that is native to Cuba. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure successful cultivation.

Where to Find Chaetium cubanum

Chaetium cubanum is native to Cuba.

Chaetium cubanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetium cubanum?

Chaetium cubanum

What is the common name of Chaetium cubanum?

Cuban feather grass

What type of grass is Chaetium cubanum?

Feather grass

Species in the Chaetium genus

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395490-1: 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].