Chloris pectinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 612 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859606
Common Names
- Pectinata Chloris
- Comb-like Chloris
- Pectinata Windmill Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chloris pectinata (also called Pectinate fingergrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chloris pectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chloris pectinata is a small, yellow, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, grass-like plants with small, yellow flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chloris pectinata can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Seedlings should emerge within a few weeks. For division, carefully dig up the plant and separate the clumps. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy until the plants are established.
Where to Find Chloris pectinata
Chloris pectinata is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Chloris pectinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloris pectinata?
Chloris pectinata
What is the common name of Chloris pectinata?
Comb Windgrass
What is the family of Chloris pectinata?
Poaceae
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395971-1: 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].