Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
contortus
ID:
874831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 836 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874166

Common Names

  • Contortus Heteropogon
  • Heteropogon contortus
  • Heteropogon

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Description

Heteropogon contortus (also called Twisted Heteropogon, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Africa and the Middle East. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in moist, disturbed soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropogon contortus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heteropogon contortus is a small, yellow-green flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropogon contortus is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Heteropogon contortus

Heteropogon contortus can be found in South America, from Colombia to Argentina.

Heteropogon contortus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteropogon contortus?

Heteropogon contortus

What is the common name of Heteropogon contortus?

Twisted beardgrass

What type of grass is Heteropogon contortus?

Cool-season grass

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404772-1: 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].