Ctenium longiglume - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kupicha ex Longhi-Wagner & Cope
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 229 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860850
Common Names
- Longiglume Ctenium
- Ctenium
- Longiglume Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ctenium longiglume (also called Long-awned Ctenium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has a tufted growth habit, with narrow, flat leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ctenium longiglume is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil conservation plant, and as a cover crop for soil improvement.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ctenium longiglume is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ctenium longiglume is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Ctenium longiglume
Ctenium longiglume is found in dry grasslands and meadows in the southeastern United States.
Ctenium longiglume FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ctenium longiglume?
Ctenium longiglume
What is the family of Ctenium longiglume?
Poaceae
Where is Ctenium longiglume 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
Frances Kristina Kupicha (1947-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kupicha' in the authors string.
Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
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:20012038-1: 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].