Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
917893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chase) Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 106: 129 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917228



Common Names

  • Cenchrus rupestris
  • Rupestris Cenchrus
  • Cenchrus of Rupestris


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Description

Cenchrus rupestris (also called Rock Sandbur, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, spiny burs. It grows in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cenchrus rupestris is a species of grass native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cenchrus rupestris has a small, white flower with yellow and pink markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cenchrus rupestris is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cenchrus rupestris

Cenchrus rupestris is native to South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106044-1: 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].