Arthraxon castratus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) V.Naray. ex Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Fl. Assam 5: 376 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849763
Common Names
- Castratus lovegrass
- Castratus love-grass
- Castratus grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arthraxon castratus (also called Castrated Arthraxon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Arthraxon castratus has a variety of non-medical uses, such as being used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop. It can also be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arthraxon castratus is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arthraxon castratus is a warm season grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low fertility. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally.
Where to Find Arthraxon castratus
Arthraxon castratus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas with well-drained soils.
Arthraxon castratus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arthraxon castratus?
Arthraxon castratus
What is the family of Arthraxon castratus?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Arthraxon castratus?
Castrated grass
Species in the Arthraxon genus
Arthraxon antsirabensis, Arthraxon castratus, Arthraxon cuspidatus, Arthraxon depressus, Arthraxon echinatus, Arthraxon epectinatus, Arthraxon hispidus, Arthraxon inermis, Arthraxon jubatus, Arthraxon junnarensis, Arthraxon lanceolatus, Arthraxon lancifolius, Arthraxon meeboldii, Arthraxon microphyllus, Arthraxon multinervus, Arthraxon nudum, Arthraxon nudus, Arthraxon prionodes, Arthraxon raizadae, Arthraxon santapaui, Arthraxon submuticus, Arthraxon typicus, Arthraxon villosus, Arthraxon australiensis,
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
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390022-1: 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].