Chloris cubensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc. & Ekman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Misc. Publ. U.S.D.A. 243: 131 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859469
Common Names
- Cuban Windmill Grass
- Cuban Chloris Grass
- Cuban Windgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chloris cubensis (also called Cuban Finger Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America and the Caribbean. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chloris cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant is also used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chloris cubensis is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chloris cubensis is a perennial grass native to South America. It is adapted to a wide range of climates and soils, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, and can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Chloris cubensis
Chloris cubensis is native to Cuba and the Bahamas.
Chloris cubensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloris cubensis?
Chloris cubensis
What type of plant is Chloris cubensis?
Grass
Where is Chloris cubensis native to?
Caribbean
Species in the Chloris genus
Chloris affinis, Chloris amethystea, Chloris andropogonoides, Chloris arenaria, Chloris barbata, Chloris berazainiae, Chloris boliviensis, Chloris bournei, Chloris burmensis, Chloris castilloniana, Chloris clementis, Chloris cruciata, Chloris cubensis, Chloris cucullata, Chloris diluta, Chloris divaricata, Chloris ekmanii, Chloris filiformis, Chloris flabellata, Chloris formosana, Chloris gayana, Chloris halophila, Chloris humbertiana, Chloris jubaensis, Chloris lobata, Chloris mensensis, Chloris montana, Chloris mossambicensis, Chloris orthonoton, Chloris paniculata, Chloris pectinata, Chloris pilosa, Chloris pumilio, Chloris pycnothrix, Chloris quinquesetica, Chloris radiata, Chloris robusta, Chloris ruahensis, Chloris rufescens, Chloris sagrana, Chloris sesquiflora, Chloris subdolichostachya, Chloris submutica, Chloris suringarii, Chloris texensis, Chloris truncata, Chloris ventricosa, Chloris verticillata, Chloris virgata, Chloris wightiana,
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
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395848-1: 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].