Chrysopogon castaneus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castaneus
ID:
860479
Status:
valid
Authors:
Veldkamp & C.B.Salunkhe
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Rheedea 10: 59 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859814
Common Names
- Castaneus Chrysopogon
- Castaneus Beardgrass
- Castaneus Beard Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysopogon castaneus (also called "Chestnut-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 castaneus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysopogon castaneus is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, black caryopsis with a thin, papery husk. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, narrow leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chrysopogon castaneus 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 castaneus
Chrysopogon castaneus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Chrysopogon castaneus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysopogon castaneus?
Chrysopogon castaneus
What is the common name of Chrysopogon castaneus?
Chestnut Sweetgrass
Where is Chrysopogon castaneus 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
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
C.B. Salunkhe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salunkhe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1018594-1: 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].