Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
filipes
ID:
860498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Reeder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 29: 360 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859833

Common Names

  • Chrysopogon filipes
  • Threaded Beardgrass
  • Threaded Wiregrass

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Description

Chrysopogon filipes (also called Filipe Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky hillsides to moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysopogon filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysopogon filipes has small, yellow flowers with long, thin seed heads. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysopogon filipes is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a cool climate and can be grown in containers. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Chrysopogon filipes

Chrysopogon filipes can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Chrysopogon filipes FAQ

What is the common name of Chrysopogon filipes?

Vetiver Grass

What is the scientific name of Vetiver Grass?

Chrysopogon filipes

What is the natural habitat of Chrysopogon filipes?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Raymond Reeder (1914-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reeder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396140-1: 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].