Enteropogon barbatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbatus
ID:
867845
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1941: 196 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867180
Common Names
- Enteropogon barbatus
- Bearded Wire Grass
- Bearded Pigeon Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Enteropogon barbatus (also called Bearded Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Enteropogon barbatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Enteropogon barbatus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Enteropogon barbatus is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Enteropogon barbatus
Enteropogon barbatus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Enteropogon barbatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Enteropogon barbatus?
Enteropogon barbatus
What is the common name of Enteropogon barbatus?
Barbed Beardgrass
What is the natural habitat of Enteropogon barbatus?
Dry grasslands in Africa and Asia
Species in the Enteropogon genus
Enteropogon acicularis, Enteropogon barbatus, Enteropogon coimbatorensis, Enteropogon dolichostachyus, Enteropogon longiaristatus, Enteropogon macrostachyus, Enteropogon minutus, Enteropogon monostachyos, Enteropogon paucispiceus, Enteropogon prieurii, Enteropogon ramosus, Enteropogon rupestris, Enteropogon sechellensis, Enteropogon unispiceus, Enteropogon monostachyus,
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:400669-1: 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].