Chrysopogon subtilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtilis
ID:
860578
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 492 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859913
Common Names
- Chrysopogon subtilis
- Subtilis chrysopogon
- Subtilis beardgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysopogon subtilis (also called Delicate Grass, 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 subtilis 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 subtilis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chrysopogon subtilis 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 subtilis
Chrysopogon subtilis is found in India.
Chrysopogon subtilis FAQ
What is the common name of Chrysopogon subtilis?
Slender Beard Grass
What is the scientific name of Slender Beard Grass?
Chrysopogon subtilis
What is the natural habitat of Chrysopogon subtilis?
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396190-1: 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].