Cenchrus somalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 3 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858714
Common Names
- Somali Sandbur
- Somali Field Sandbur
- Somali Grassbur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cenchrus somalensis (also called Somali sandbur, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa and the Middle East. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist savannas, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cenchrus somalensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cenchrus somalensis is a small, yellow-green head with a tuft of bristles at the top. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a tuft of bristles at the top.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cenchrus somalensis is a warm-season grass native to India and Pakistan. It is a short-lived perennial grass that grows in a variety of soils, including sandy and clay soils. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Cenchrus somalensis
Cenchrus somalensis is found in Somalia and parts of Africa.
Cenchrus somalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cenchrus somalensis?
Cenchrus somalensis
What are the common names of Cenchrus somalensis?
Somali sandbur, Somali sandburr, Somali sandburr grass
What is the habitat of Cenchrus somalensis?
It is found in sandy soils, roadsides, and disturbed areas
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
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321574-2: 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].