Status:
valid
Authors:
Sunil, Ratheesh & Sivad.
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 307(4): 249 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048145
Description
Chrysopogon narayaniae (also called Narayan's Chrysopogon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India. It is a tufted grass with erect stems, reaching a height of up to 40 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes and grasslands at altitudes of up to 2,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysopogon narayaniae is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysopogon narayaniae is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysopogon narayaniae is a perennial grass that is propagated through seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers sandy, loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to fertilize the plant in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Chrysopogon narayaniae
Chrysopogon narayaniae is native to India and Bangladesh.
Chrysopogon narayaniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysopogon narayaniae?
Chrysopogon narayaniae
What type of plant is Chrysopogon narayaniae?
Grass
Where is Chrysopogon narayaniae found?
India
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:77163082-1: 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].