Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texensis
ID:
860371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nash

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 23: 151 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859706

Common Names

  • Chloris texensis
  • Texas windmill grass
  • Texas windmillgrass

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Description

Chloris texensis (also called Texas Feather Fingergrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a tufted grass, growing to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. Its leaves are linear, up to 15 cm long and 2-3 mm wide. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chloris texensis 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 texensis is a small, white to pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped with a smooth surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloris texensis is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and spreads slowly. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chloris texensis

Chloris texensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the United States.

Chloris texensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloris texensis?

Chloris texensis

What is the common name of Chloris texensis?

Texensis Windmill Grass

What is the natural habitat of Chloris texensis?

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

George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56929-2: 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].