Cynosurus elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 1: 82 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861341
Common Names
- Cynosurus elegans
- Elegant Dog's-tail Grass
- Elegant Dogtail Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynosurus elegans (also called Elegans Dog's Tail Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing grass with a creeping habit and grows in a wide range of habitats, including lawns, pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cynosurus elegans is an ornamental grass that is used in flower beds and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and mats. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynosurus elegans is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynosurus elegans is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is generally pest- and disease-free.
Where to Find Cynosurus elegans
Cynosurus elegans is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Species in the Cynosurus genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397178-1: 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].