Chloris virgata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. Occid. 1: 203 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859723
Common Names
- Chloris virgata
- Virgate windmill grass
- Virgate windmillgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chloris virgata (also called Wand 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 virgata 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
Chloris virgata has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chloris virgata is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Chloris virgata
Chloris virgata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Chloris virgata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloris virgata?
Chloris virgata
What are the common names of Chloris virgata?
Reed Canary Grass
What is the growth habit of Chloris virgata?
It is an upright perennial grass
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
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396063-1: 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].