Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mensensis
ID:
860234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schweinf.) Cufod.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 38(Suppl.): 1290 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859569

Common Names

  • Mensensis Chloris
  • Mense Chloris
  • Mensensis Windmill Grass

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Description

Chloris mensensis (also called Mens Windmill Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chloris mensensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food plant for livestock and as a source of forage for wildlife. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloris mensensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloris mensensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Chloris mensensis

Chloris mensensis is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Chloris mensensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloris mensensis?

Chloris mensensis

What is the common name of Chloris mensensis?

Mens chloris

What is the natural habitat of Chloris mensensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395938-1: 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].