Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
scabrum
ID:
859834

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Steud.) Matthei

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia, Beih. 8: 77 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859169



Common Names

  • Chascolytrum scabrum
  • Rough Chascolytrum
  • Scabrous Chascolytrum


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Description

Chascolytrum scabrum (also called Rough dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Canada. It grows in clumps up to 1.5 feet tall and produces a fine, airy texture. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are small and green. It prefers dry, open areas such as prairies and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Chascolytrum scabrum has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chascolytrum scabrum has small white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chascolytrum scabrum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The rhizomes should be divided in spring and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a partially shaded area.

Where to Find Chascolytrum scabrum

Chascolytrum scabrum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Chascolytrum scabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chascolytrum scabrum?

Chascolytrum scabrum

What is the common name of Chascolytrum scabrum?

Rough Chascolytrum

What is the natural habitat of Chascolytrum scabrum?

Grasslands and open forests

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Oscar R. Matthei (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matthei' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55635-2: 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].