Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 77 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859200
Common Names
- Chasmopodium caudatum
- Tailed Chasmopodium
- Tail-like Chasmopodium
Description
Chasmopodium caudatum (also called Caudate Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and its stems are covered with short, bristly hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Chasmopodium caudatum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and digestive problems, as well as for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chasmopodium caudatum has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, tapering stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chasmopodium caudatum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The rhizomes should be divided in spring and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a partially shaded area.
Where to Find Chasmopodium caudatum
Chasmopodium caudatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Chasmopodium caudatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chasmopodium caudatum?
Chasmopodium caudatum
What type of plant is Chasmopodium caudatum?
Grass
Where does Chasmopodium caudatum grow?
It is native to North America
Species in the Chasmopodium 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395690-1: 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].