Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
844238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Catalogus : 23 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843573



Common Names

  • Suaveolens Chilocarpus
  • Beaked Rush
  • Beaked Cattail


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Description

Chilocarpus suaveolens (also called Sweet-scented Bentgrass, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chilocarpus suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chilocarpus suaveolens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chilocarpus suaveolens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Chilocarpus suaveolens

Chilocarpus suaveolens is found in the Himalayas.

Chilocarpus suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chilocarpus suaveolens?

Chilocarpus suaveolens

What is the common name of Chilocarpus suaveolens?

Suaveolens Bentgrass

What is the growth habit of Chilocarpus suaveolens?

It is a tufted perennial grass

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38952: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.