Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
861961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Durieu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 1: 318 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861296

Common Names

  • Cynosurus balansae
  • Balansa's Grass
  • Cotton Grass

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Description

Cynosurus balansae (also called Egyptian grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa and the Middle East. It is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome and a short, erect culm. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas, and is a common weed in cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cynosurus balansae is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a turf grass. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cynosurus balansae are white and daisy-like, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynosurus balansae can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Where to Find Cynosurus balansae

Cynosurus balansae is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Cynosurus balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynosurus balansae?

Cynosurus balansae

What is the common name of Cynosurus balansae?

Balansa's dog's-tail grass

What is the native range of Cynosurus balansae?

Africa

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

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397147-1: 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].