Cleistogenes caespitosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
860905
Status:
valid
Authors:
Keng
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Sinensia 5: 154 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860240
Common Names
- Cleistogenes caespitosa
- Tufted Cleistogenes
- Tufted Bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleistogenes caespitosa (also called Tufted Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in open, sunny areas. It is commonly found in meadows, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistogenes caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistogenes caespitosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleistogenes caespitosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.
Where to Find Cleistogenes caespitosa
Cleistogenes caespitosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cleistogenes caespitosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistogenes caespitosa?
Cleistogenes caespitosa
What is the common name of Cleistogenes caespitosa?
Tufted cleistogenes
Where is Cleistogenes caespitosa found?
Cleistogenes caespitosa is found in Africa, Asia, and Europe
Species in the Cleistogenes genus
Cleistogenes caespitosa, Cleistogenes festucacea, Cleistogenes gatacrei, Cleistogenes hackelii, Cleistogenes hancei, Cleistogenes kitagawae, Cleistogenes mucronata, Cleistogenes nedoluzhkoi, Cleistogenes polyphylla, Cleistogenes ramiflora, Cleistogenes serotina, Cleistogenes songorica, Cleistogenes squarrosa, Cleistogenes probatovae, Cleistogenes kazanovskyi, Cleistogenes krjukovae, Cleistogenes calcarea,
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
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396404-1: 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].