Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
involucratus
ID:
859572

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad.) Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Afr. Austral. Ill. : 344 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858907

Common Names

  • Chaetobromus involucratus
  • Involucrate Feather Grass
  • Involucrate Tufted Grass

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Description

Chaetobromus involucratus (also called Involucrate Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a tufted grass species native to South America. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a narrow, cylindrical spikelet with awns and a panicle with spreading branches.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetobromus involucratus is a popular ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a ground cover plant, as it is drought-tolerant and can spread quickly. Additionally, its leaves can be used as fodder for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chaetobromus involucratus sub. dregeanus (Nees) Verboom
Chaetobromus involucratus sub. sericeus (Nees) Verboom
Chaetobromus involucratus sub. involucratus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetobromus involucratus is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetobromus involucratus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour.

Where to Find Chaetobromus involucratus

Chaetobromus involucratus can be found in the temperate regions of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Chaetobromus involucratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetobromus involucratus?

Chaetobromus involucratus

What is the common name of Chaetobromus involucratus?

Involucrate feather grass

What type of grass is Chaetobromus involucratus?

Feather grass

Species in the Chaetobromus 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395499-1: 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].