Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
caespitosus
ID:
866134

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 33: t. 3261, p. 6 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865469

Common Names

  • Echinopogon caespitosus
  • Tufted echinopogon
  • Tufted matgrass

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Description

Echinopogon caespitosus (also called tufted beardgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to temperate and tropical regions of the world. It has a slender stem with a tuft of leaves at the base and can grow up to 1 m in height. It is commonly found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Echinopogon caespitosus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a soil erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinopogon caespitosus is a small, white inflorescence, with a single spikelet at the base. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopogon caespitosus is a warm-season annual grass that is native to South America. It is typically found in moist soils in lowland areas. It has a shallow root system and can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to keep it under control.

Where to Find Echinopogon caespitosus

Echinopogon caespitosus is native to tropical and subtropical areas of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Echinopogon caespitosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopogon caespitosus?

Echinopogon caespitosus

What is the common name of Echinopogon caespitosus?

Tufted Echinopogon

What is the family of Echinopogon caespitosus?

Poaceae

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399775-1: 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].