Chrysopogon hamiltonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamiltonii
ID:
860520
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Haines
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bihar Orissa : 1036 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859855
Common Names
- Chrysopogon hamiltonii
- Hamilton's Beardgrass
- Hamilton's Wiregrass
Searching for Chrysopogon hamiltonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysopogon hamiltonii (also called Hamilton's 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 hamiltonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysopogon hamiltonii has small, yellow flowers with long, thin seed heads. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Searching for Chrysopogon hamiltonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chrysopogon hamiltonii 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 hamiltonii
Chrysopogon hamiltonii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Chrysopogon hamiltonii FAQ
What is the common name of Chrysopogon hamiltonii?
Hamilton's Beard Grass
What is the scientific name of Hamilton's Beard Grass?
Chrysopogon hamiltonii
What is the natural habitat of Chrysopogon hamiltonii?
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
Henry Haselfoot Haines (1867-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haines' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396150-1: 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].