Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Veldkamp
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 525 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859837
Common Names
- Chrysopogon fulvibarbis
- Fulvibarbed Beardgrass
- Fulvibarbed Wiregrass
Description
Chrysopogon fulvibarbis (also called Fulvibarbed 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 fulvibarbis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysopogon fulvibarbis has small, yellow flowers with long, thin seed heads. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysopogon fulvibarbis 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 Chrysopogon fulvibarbis
Chrysopogon fulvibarbis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Chrysopogon fulvibarbis FAQ
What is the common name of Chrysopogon fulvibarbis?
Golden Beard Grass
What is the scientific name of Golden Beard Grass?
Chrysopogon fulvibarbis
What is the natural habitat of Chrysopogon fulvibarbis?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1012119-1: 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].