Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rigidus
ID:
860565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.K.Simon) Veldkamp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 527 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859900

Common Names

  • Rigidus Chrysopogon
  • Rigidus Grass
  • Chrysopogon Rigidus

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Description

Chrysopogon rigidus (also called Stiff Wiregrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in sandy soils and is commonly found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysopogon rigidus 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 rigidus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysopogon rigidus 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 rigidus

Chrysopogon rigidus is found in India.

Chrysopogon rigidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysopogon rigidus?

Chrysopogon rigidus

What are the common names of Chrysopogon rigidus?

Stiff beardgrass, stiff grass

What is the growth habit of Chrysopogon rigidus?

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1012069-1: 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].