Chrysopogon gryllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gryllus
ID:
860509
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Fund. Agrost. : 188 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859844
Common Names
- Chrysopogon gryllus
- Cricket Beardgrass
- Cricket Wiregrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysopogon gryllus (also called Cricket 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 gryllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysopogon gryllus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chrysopogon gryllus 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 gryllus
Chrysopogon gryllus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Chrysopogon gryllus FAQ
What is the common name of Chrysopogon gryllus?
Cricket Grass
What is the scientific name of Cricket Grass?
Chrysopogon gryllus
What is the natural habitat of Chrysopogon gryllus?
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
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:396147-1: 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].