Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Blume
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1826
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 630 (1826)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898219
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Javanese Cnesmone
 - Javanese Grass
 - Javanese Schizachyrium
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Cnesmone javanica (also called Java Cnesmone, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Java. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is found in open grasslands, scrub and dry deciduous forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Cnesmone javanica is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as it is drought tolerant and can withstand salty conditions. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Cnesmone javanica var.  javanica 
Cnesmone javanica var.  glabriuscula N.P.Balakr. & N.G.Nair
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Cnesmone javanica has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Cnesmone javanica is a warm-season grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in areas with low fertility. It is drought tolerant and can be mowed regularly to maintain a neat appearance. It is also tolerant of heavy grazing.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Cnesmone javanica
                        
                            Cnesmone javanica can be found in the tropical regions of China, India, and Southeast Asia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Cnesmone javanica FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Cnesmone javanica?
Cnesmone javanica
What are the common names of Cnesmone javanica?
It is commonly known as Javanese grass
What is the growth habit of Cnesmone javanica?
It is a tufted, perennial grass with erect culms
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Cnesmone genus
                        
                            Cnesmone anisosepala, 
Cnesmone hainanensis, 
Cnesmone javanica, 
Cnesmone laevis, 
Cnesmone laotica, 
Cnesmone linearis, 
Cnesmone mairei, 
Cnesmone peltata, 
Cnesmone philippinensis, 
Cnesmone poilanei, 
Cnesmone subpeltata,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
                        
                            Acalypha peckoltii, 
Acalypha peduncularis, 
Acalypha pendula, 
Acalypha perrieri, 
Acalypha persimilis, 
Acalypha peruviana, 
Acalypha pervilleana, 
Acalypha phleoides, 
Acalypha phyllonomifolia, 
Acalypha pilosa, 
Acalypha pippenii, 
Acalypha pittieri, 
Acalypha platyphylla, 
Acalypha pleiogyne, 
Acalypha plicata, 
Acalypha pohliana, 
Acalypha poiretii, 
Acalypha polymorpha, 
Acalypha polystachya, 
Acalypha portoricensis, 
Acalypha pruinosa, 
Acalypha pruriens, 
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, 
Acalypha pseudovagans, 
Acalypha psilostachya, 
Acalypha pubiflora, 
Acalypha pulchrespicata, 
Acalypha punctata, 
Acalypha purpurascens, 
Acalypha purpusii, 
Acalypha pycnantha, 
Acalypha pygmaea, 
Acalypha radians, 
Acalypha radicans, 
Acalypha radinostachya, 
Acalypha radula, 
Acalypha radula, 
Acalypha rafaelensis, 
Acalypha raivavensis, 
Acalypha rapensis, 
Acalypha reflexa, 
Acalypha repanda, 
Acalypha retifera, 
Acalypha rhombifolia, 
Acalypha rhomboidea, 
Acalypha richardiana, 
Acalypha riedeliana, 
Acalypha rivularis, 
Acalypha rottleroides, 
Acalypha rubrinervis,