Chrysopogon aciculatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aciculatus
ID:
860462
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Retz.) Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Fund. Agrost. : 188 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859797
Common Names
- Aciculatus Chrysopogon
- Needle Beardgrass
- Needle Beard Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysopogon aciculatus (also called "Needle-Leaved Chrysopogon", among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas, dunes, and other disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysopogon aciculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysopogon aciculatus 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
Chrysopogon aciculatus is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of grass and replant them in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water the soil regularly and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Chrysopogon aciculatus
Chrysopogon aciculatus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Chrysopogon aciculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysopogon aciculatus?
Chrysopogon aciculatus
What is the common name of Chrysopogon aciculatus?
Needle-leaved Sweetgrass
Where is Chrysopogon aciculatus native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Chrysopogon genus
Chrysopogon aciculatus, Chrysopogon argutus, Chrysopogon asper, Chrysopogon aucheri, Chrysopogon borneensis, Chrysopogon castaneus, Chrysopogon celebicus, Chrysopogon copei, Chrysopogon crevostii, Chrysopogon elongatus, Chrysopogon fallax, Chrysopogon festucoides, Chrysopogon filipes, Chrysopogon fulvibarbis, Chrysopogon fulvus, Chrysopogon gryllus, Chrysopogon hackelii, Chrysopogon hamiltonii, Chrysopogon humbertianus, Chrysopogon intercedens, Chrysopogon lancearius, Chrysopogon latifolius, Chrysopogon lawsonii, Chrysopogon macleishii, Chrysopogon micrantherus, Chrysopogon nemoralis, Chrysopogon nigritanus, Chrysopogon nodulibarbis, Chrysopogon oliganthus, Chrysopogon orientalis, Chrysopogon pallidus, Chrysopogon pauciflorus, Chrysopogon perlaxus, Chrysopogon plumulosus, Chrysopogon polyphyllus, Chrysopogon pseudozeylanicus, Chrysopogon purushothamanii, Chrysopogon rigidus, Chrysopogon schmidianus, Chrysopogon serrulatus, Chrysopogon setifolius, Chrysopogon subtilis, Chrysopogon sylvaticus, Chrysopogon tadulingamii, Chrysopogon tenuiculmis, Chrysopogon velutinus, Chrysopogon verticillatus, Chrysopogon zizanioides, Chrysopogon densipaniculatus, Chrysopogon shrirangii,
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 Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396110-1: 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].