Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
perlaxus
ID:
860557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 23: 157 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859892

Common Names

  • Chrysopogon perlaxus
  • Loose Beardgrass
  • Loose Wiregrass

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Description

Chrysopogon perlaxus (also called Slender Beardgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–1 m and has long, narrow leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, from open grasslands and savannas to disturbed areas and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysopogon perlaxus is used as a fodder and for soil stabilization. It is also used as a fuel and for making mats and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysopogon perlaxus is small and yellow, with a single seed in the center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysopogon perlaxus is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or propagated from rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Chrysopogon perlaxus

Chrysopogon perlaxus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Chrysopogon perlaxus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysopogon perlaxus?

Chrysopogon perlaxus

What are the common names of Chrysopogon perlaxus?

Slender beardgrass, slender grass

What is the growth habit of Chrysopogon perlaxus?

It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396172-1: 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].