Chimarrhis brevipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
845064
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12: 179 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844399
Common Names
- Chimarrhis brevipes
- Brevipes Bentgrass
- Brevipes Bent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chimarrhis brevipes (also called Short-stalked False Brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from grasslands and meadows to open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chimarrhis brevipes 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 brevipes 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chimarrhis brevipes is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.
Where to Find Chimarrhis brevipes
Chimarrhis brevipes is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Chimarrhis brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chimarrhis brevipes?
Chimarrhis brevipes
What is the common name of Chimarrhis brevipes?
Short-stalked sneezeweed
What is the habitat of Chimarrhis brevipes?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Chimarrhis genus
Chimarrhis barbata, Chimarrhis brevipes, Chimarrhis cubensis, Chimarrhis cymosa, Chimarrhis duckeana, Chimarrhis ekmanii, Chimarrhis gentryana, Chimarrhis glabriflora, Chimarrhis hookeri, Chimarrhis jamaicensis, Chimarrhis latifolia, Chimarrhis microcarpa, Chimarrhis parviflora, Chimarrhis speciosa, Chimarrhis turbinata,
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-39030: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.