Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radiata
ID:
860313

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 26 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859648

Common Names

  • Chloris radiata
  • Radiata chloris
  • Radiata windmill grass

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Description

Chloris radiata (also called Rayed 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 radiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock. It is a drought-tolerant plant, making it a great choice for areas with dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloris radiata is a small, yellow-green, bisexual flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, long, and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloris radiata 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 early spring. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Chloris radiata

Chloris radiata can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Chloris radiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloris radiata?

Chloris radiata

What is the common name of Chloris radiata?

Radiate Windmill Grass

What is the natural habitat of Chloris radiata?

Grassy plains, open woodlands and disturbed sites

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1095725-2: 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].