Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
859697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 579 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859032

Common Names

  • Chaetopoa pilosa
  • Chaetopoa taylorii
  • Chytraculia melanoclada

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Description

Chaetopoa pilosa (also called Hairy Millet, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to East Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and long, narrow leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetopoa pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetopoa pilosa has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, white taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetopoa pilosa 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 Chaetopoa pilosa

Chaetopoa pilosa is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Chaetopoa pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetopoa pilosa?

Chaetopoa pilosa

What is the natural habitat of Chaetopoa pilosa?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average size of Chaetopoa pilosa?

The average size is around 2 feet

Species in the Chaetopoa 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

William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395574-1: 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].