Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
barbata
ID:
845045

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 31: 260, in obs. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844380

Common Names

  • Chimarrhis barbata
  • Barbata Grass
  • Barbata Bentgrass

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Description

Chimarrhis barbata (also called Bearded False Brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. Its leaves are green and have a hairy texture.

Uses & Benefits

Chimarrhis barbata is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chimarrhis barbata has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimarrhis barbata is an evergreen epiphytic orchid that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Chimarrhis barbata

Chimarrhis barbata is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Chimarrhis barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chimarrhis barbata?

Chimarrhis barbata

What is the family of Chimarrhis barbata?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Chimarrhis barbata?

Barbed Chimarrhis

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39028: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.