Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiense
ID:
861493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Longhi-Wagner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60: 123 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860828

Common Names

  • Ctenium
  • Ctenium Plant
  • Ctenium Grass

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Description

Ctenium bahiense (also called Ctenium bahiense, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Ctenium bahiense is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ctenium bahiense has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ctenium bahiense is a perennial grass that is native to Brazil. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Ctenium bahiense

Ctenium bahiense is found in dry grasslands and meadows in Brazil.

Ctenium bahiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ctenium bahiense?

Ctenium bahiense

What is the family of Ctenium bahiense?

Poaceae

Where is Ctenium bahiense found?

South America

Species in the Ctenium genus

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

Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77066777-1: 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].