Cenchrus divisus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) Verloove, Govaerts & Buttler
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 181: 59 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340850
Common Names
- Cenchrus divisus
- Divided Cenchrus
- Split Cenchrus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cenchrus divisus (also called Divided Cenchrus, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas and on dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Cenchrus divisus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cenchrus divisus has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cenchrus divisus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plant to reach maturity.
Where to Find Cenchrus divisus
Cenchrus divisus can be found in the Eastern Himalayas and South-East Asia.
Cenchrus divisus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cenchrus divisus?
Cenchrus divisus
Where is Cenchrus divisus found?
It is found in India.
What type of plant is Cenchrus divisus?
Cenchrus divisus is a grass.
Species in the Cenchrus genus
Cenchrus agrimonoides, Cenchrus biflorus, Cenchrus brownii, Cenchrus caliculatus, Cenchrus ciliaris, Cenchrus distichophyllus, Cenchrus echinatus, Cenchrus elymoides, Cenchrus geniculatus, Cenchrus gracillimus, Cenchrus longisetus, Cenchrus longispinus, Cenchrus mitis, Cenchrus multiflorus, Cenchrus mutilatus, Cenchrus myosuroides, Cenchrus nervosus, Cenchrus palmeri, Cenchrus pennisetiformis, Cenchrus pilosus, Cenchrus platyacanthus, Cenchrus prieurii, Cenchrus robustus, Cenchrus setiger, Cenchrus setosus, Cenchrus somalensis, Cenchrus spinifex, Cenchrus tribuloides, Cenchrus tristachyus, Cenchrus rigidus, Cenchrus rupestris, Cenchrus violaceus, Cenchrus unisetus, Cenchrus weberbaueri, Cenchrus orientalis, Cenchrus sichuanensis, Cenchrus riparius, Cenchrus sagittatus, Cenchrus trisetus, Cenchrus shaanxiensis, Cenchrus trachyphyllus, Cenchrus sphacelatus, Cenchrus squamulatus, Cenchrus stramineus, Cenchrus tempisquensis, Cenchrus thulinii, Cenchrus setaceus, Cenchrus purpureus, Cenchrus chilensis, Cenchrus americanus,
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
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
Karl Peter Buttler (1942-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buttler' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
Filip Verloove (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verloove' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143341-1: 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].